How do I download MS Works 8.5 (came with my computer) if I lost the disk?

Question

I need a word processor compatible with word, I had to re-install my os and lost most my programs including my word processors but I don't have any disks to reinstall the programs... where can I download these WP's... I had works 8.5 and office 2000.

Answer 1

There isn't really a place for the end user to legally download works or office 2k; in addition you would need the serial numbers to install them.   If you don't have those then having the installers won't do you much good.  

If you want a free version of office, try http://www.openoffice.org/