Many years ago I used Clarisworks 5.0 for Windows to design most of the logos, invoices and letterheads for my business. Since I have so many important files using CW, I have KEPT using it though it is a long discontinued item.

Yesterday as I attempted to open a CW file, I got an error that the program had been changed or moved. I tried to search for it and it has simply vanished, with nothing left behind but empty icons. So of course I can't open any my files that I need. I then take the disc and attempt to re install it. The WIZARD progresses until it's time to load the program files at which time CW disappears from the screen and is done.

My questions are- Where did the program go and why? Is there a way I can get CW to install again? If not, is there a way to open these files with another program?

Thanks in advance for any help!

DaveUnless someone deleted them, is it possible that the program was detected as a false positive by your antivirus in which it may be sitting in quarantine?

Reason why I say this is because I have had older programs get FLAGGED such as Filemaker 5 and end up with the EXE to the program in quarantine and then I have to MAKE an exception for Filemaker 5 not to be detected as bad when its perfectly fine, and the symptoms I had were similar to yours where the program vanished.That's exactly what HAPPENED and the program is now restored.

Thanks so much for your help! 

DaveHey no problem... That's what we're here for 

Glad it was this simple!