is a free, open-source tool that allows you to download entire copies of Wikipedia or Wiktionary to use without an internet connection. Britannica Online
: The rise of free, community-driven resources like Wikipedia made the paid, expert-curated model of Encarta unsustainable for Microsoft. Safer Ways to Experience Encarta
, which can be run on modern Windows machines with some compatibility tweaks. : For a modern offline experience,
: If you prefer expert-vetted content similar to Encarta's style, Encyclopaedia Britannica
. Microsoft officially discontinued the Encarta line in 2009.
