[Hidden-tech] * * * Need to transfer files from Professional Write to Microsoft Word * * *

[DM Cook]

If the content is just text, then it would be easier to locate a file
utility that can simply comb the document for text, then copy and paste
that into Word. The most critical aspect of this is actually the floppy
drive you choose to use. Attempting to work with the old disks can be very
tricky and they can be damaged (and data lost) fairly easily. Unfortunately
I can't recommend specific floppy drive brands, etc., but that is the first
hurdle, followed by trying to read and copy files from the disk, followed
by the actual process of extracting text.

DM Cook
Instructional Designer & Technical Writer


On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 2:21 PM Deborah Chandler via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
>
> A colleague needs some files transferred. Here’s what he says:
>
>
> *“The 3 1/2 in floppy disks have data from all my Speeches and
> Reports. They were written on an IBM computer of 80's and 90's vintage
> where data storage on the Hard Drive was different.  I have not been able
> to read the disks, my computer telling me they are corrupt.  This is not
> so.  They are written in Professional Write and need be converted into
> Microsoft Word.”*
>
>
> He also has the original install (floppy) disks for Professional Write as
> well as an external floppy disk drive with USB connection.
>
>
> Does someone have the equipment/software needed to do such a transfer, or
> do you have leads to someone who could? I did a quick online search to find
> FileMerlin can do such a transfer from Professional Write to MS Word, (See
> http://www.file-convert.com/flmn.htm) but I don’t know yet whether one
> would still need an older computer in order to even open the original
> files. (and anyone who has known me for a while, knows I am a Mac user and
> not so tech savvy; so I am the liaison here, just wanting to help a friend
> in need.)
>
>
> The floppies are currently in the Boston area; depending on where help is
> offered, I can facilitate the delivery within a reasonable driving
> distance.
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Deb
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