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External signatures File extension: wps
Internal signatures
Name MS Works Word Processor DOS 1-3 and Win 2
Description BOF: .þ{18}Ð. There is no published specification. These bytes are common to Works Word Processor for DOS versions 1-3 and Works Word Processor for Windows 2. The 18 variable bytes may signify distinct versions so further investigation may provide further granularity.
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Position type Absolute from BOF
Offset 0
Maximum Offset 0
Byte order  
Value 01FE{18}(D0|C4)02
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