Mini vMac on PC

Trying to run some old Mac programs on PC using MinivMac. Have installed MinivMac itself and System 6.0.8. Now I need to install programs such a Word 5, BASIC etc. and related files. How to do this? This is not possible by simple drag/drop! All necessary steps I can prepare on Plus, SE30 or iMac.
Any practical sugestion, please!!

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