I went to the following GROS page and downloaded one of the files. Turns out that the "WK1" file extension is a Microsoft Excel or Lotus 123 spreadsheet file. You'll need that or similar software that can open a "WK1" file. MS Word can also open a "WK1" spreadsheet file, but you'll need to ensure you load the text converters for it. The converters are on the MS Word installation disk, but aren't installed unless you specify it during setup. The file I downloaded was http://wood.ccta.gov.uk/grosweb/grosweb.nsf/pages/files/$file/98t3_7.wk1 All of the files I ran across had that extension. Woody Woodworth ~~~~~~~~<>~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shegrim@aol.com writes: > I downloaded two files from the GROS (General Registrars Office) in > Scotland. It said these files were free, keeping copywrite laws in mind. > When I try to open them, they are in a computer language. Do I need some > other kind of program to open these files? >