the program works properly vs the program works correctly

Both phrases 'the program works properly' and 'the program works correctly' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to indicate that the program is functioning as expected.

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the program works properly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the program is functioning as expected or in the right way.

Examples:

After the update, the program works properly.
Make sure the program works properly before launching it.

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Specify the paths to the external programs that K3b needs to work properly, or press "Search" to let K3b search for the programs.
Basically the program works in three phases.
Okay, then, just tell me how the program works.
Listen, I know you two are hurting, but this - this is not how the program works.
So I figured if it works for Jennifer Hudson why wouldn't the program work for me.
It was built because this program works.
Nozzles must work properly to control dripping when spraying stops.
Globalization can only work properly if trade is able to work properly.
That's how the "Bottoms Up" program works.
(Reverend) Let me show you how our program works.
Let's hope my quarantine program works.
Experience has shown that the present system does not work properly.
This stuff doesn't seem to work properly.
I'm here to do my work properly.
My brain doesn't work properly.
First of all, the toilets do nut work properly.
You've got to do your work properly.
If we get the cerrelium, stabilize the node, make it work properly...
Member State authorities should therefore provide the investment needed to ensure that IMI works properly.
If all clocks went backwards... the world would work properly.

Alternatives:

the program functions correctly
the program operates as intended
the program is running smoothly
the program is working fine
the program is performing well

the program works correctly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that the program is functioning as expected or in the right way.

Examples:

The team ensured that the program works correctly.
Please check if the program works correctly on all devices.

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Basically the program works in three phases.
Okay, then, just tell me how the program works.
Listen, I know you two are hurting, but this - this is not how the program works.
So I figured if it works for Jennifer Hudson why wouldn't the program work for me.
It was built because this program works.
Starting a new login only works correctly on the console.
This system must work correctly even with the adult safety belts unlocked, and is considered as Universal when complying with paragraph 6.1.8.
That's how the "Bottoms Up" program works.
(Reverend) Let me show you how our program works.
Let's hope my quarantine program works.
Now, if everything works correctly, Col. Baird should be the first one restored.
It's this democracy of 10,000 cells that all have to fire in unison for the pacemaker to work correctly.
Some features may not work correctly with your current server version
Indicates whether the Go engine works correctly
Then the Commission said that the calculation did not work correctly in Austria.
This system must work correctly even with the adult safety belts unlocked, and is considered as Universal when complying with paragraph 6.1.8.
Documents from external sources can be included, as they are often essential to ensuring the environmental management system works correctly.
That's how program works, right?
This is a perfect example of how our program works.
Now, you make this program work... and I will give you a certiflcate for six months off your sentence.

Alternatives:

the program functions properly
the program operates correctly
the program is running correctly
the program is working as expected
the program is performing correctly

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the program works properly vs the program works correctly