Nuance has officially announced that they will now support Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 on on a 64-bit operating system, but I have successfully installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 on Windows this to 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit.
Installation process for this versus Windows 7 for Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is virtually identical.
There’s nothing dangerous about this process.
The installation files from Dragon NaturallySpeaking are copied to the local hard drive, the installation MSI file is modified to root remove the launch conditions that prohibit installation onto a 64-bit operating system.
The rest of the installation is pretty much stock from Nuance.
Nuance is currently working on a release of Dragon NaturallySpeaking can that will be 64-bit compatible with Windows Vista. The update only applies to version 10 of Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Version 9 of Dragon NaturallySpeaking will not be supported by a 64-bit operating system; which makes these instructions helpful and valuable.
I’ve to admit the Dragon NaturallySpeaking very well on Windows 7; much better than it does in Microsoft Vista. The ease of use still beats that of Microsoft Vista or Windows 7 natively.
Note:
These instructions to note how to install Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 on Windows 7, 64 bit version. These instructions are provided as is. That means swim at your own risk. Nuance does not support this process and no tech support of any kind is extended by LEHSYS or its personnel.
Copy the files from the Dragon NaturallySpeaking installation disc version 9.
Copy the files from the discs to a ‘temporary directory’.
After the files are copied from the installation disks to the temporary directory, make sure the MSI file has the ‘read-only’ attribute removed from the files, so the MSI can be edited.
Using the orca application, open the installation MSI file [Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9.msi].
Download link:
http://www.lehsys.com/downloads/orca.msi
Locate the ‘launch condition’ table and choose the option to drop table.
After dropping the launch condition table completely, Save the new MSI file.
During the process of trying to install Dragon NaturallySpeaking on Windows 7, I had to install Microsoft InstallShield scripting.
Run ‘Setup.exe’ From the temporary location ‘c:\DNSTEMP’.
Enter the standard information and follow through with the installation as normal.
Continue with the installation…
Complete the installation.
Note: D O N O T try to use the application yet. Changes to ‘audio.exe’ need to be made first.
Go to the program folder ‘C:\Program Files (x86)\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking9\Program’ and find the Audio.exe file.
Right-click and choose properties» compatibility» Run as ‘win XP sp2′.
OK» Exit properties.
From the file listing, Right-click on file and ‘run as administrator‘.
Complete the audio setup Wizard.
Upon startup of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you’ll be presented with a program compatibility assistant, ignore this window and choose the option to ‘don’t show this message again’ And then choose the option to ‘run program’.
You’ll be prompted as normal to create a user profile.
During my installation of Dragon NaturallySpeaking on Windows 7, I was placed back into the audio setup Wizard, where I completed the testing again.
After the audio setup wizard, I was prompted to visit the website for system updates; not looking a gift horse in the mouth I chose the option to CANCEL.
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Note:
I wasn’t able to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking immediately. When I spoke the words appeared, but the words were not injected into the application. I also did not incur any error messages or problems during this process.
After the software is installed, R E B O O T your system.
After your system reboots you should be able to store Dragon NaturallySpeaking and start using application as you normally would.
All done. Hope this helps!
| Update 06/16/2010: I’ve a reader who has reported that his firewall Comodo prevented him from completing the installation of Dragon NaturallySpeaking. His solution was to uninstall Comodo and run the installation process again- he reports success. This is confirmed in the forum post on Comodo. |
Thanks,
L. Henry Jr.
http://www.lehsys.com
Thank you very much for the advice. I recently purchased a new PC with Win 7 Professional 64 bit. When I tried to install my old DNS 9 I got the incompatibility message. So I searched the web, and the first result was your page. Following your instructions and some reader comments, in particular that by Ron concerning running audio.exe after having started DNS, I am now happily able to use the program.
Thanks again, much appreciated
Ciao from Italy.
Larry,
I hope you are able to read the large number of comments you receive. You are the man. I just installed Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 on my Windows 7 machine following your directions. It worked perfectly. You have just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks for sharing.
John
Thank you, sir..
I read all my comments from users. If this worked for you; that's great! I've had many report the instructions didn't work for them…
I presume some are luckier than others. But, again, Many thanks…
I hope you have a nice day!
Later,
Larry
i did install it worked first time i ran it than next time all i got was error a cured.
Larry,
Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge – your work-around worked perfectly on my Win7 machine at the second attempt – the first time round I only copied the files from installation disc #1, not disc 2.
You saved me a lot of time and money, so thanks a bunch.
Alistair
no problem… Glad to help…
I hope you have a nice day!
Later,
Larry
Save $$$$$: If you can't get DNS9 to work with win7/64, then try Microsoft Speech Recognition on win7, if you haven't. I have it on my w7/64 Home and Pro and it works almost as good as DNS9, I am using it now. It is also somewhat trainable and has similar commands, but not quite equal to DNS9. Try it, it's free because you already have it. The H-LL with nuance, I'm not gonna give them any more 100$, of which I have already.
Good site, im still trying, russ.
the voice recognition with Microsoft is good to be sure, but the deciding factor is the GUI and the usage. The recognition is good, but the deal breaker for me was the lack of proper development on the UI for Microsoft voice recognition. If Microsoft could put just a little more time in to their UI; it could be seriously good contender. Thanks for your comments…
Later,
Larry
Larry, what do you mean by usage, megabytes? I get the impression that you were suggesting that I might want to drop Microsoft speech because of the usage? Possibly? Can I do that without attribute ill effects?
Have you discovered the free program called Revo Uninstall downloaded either from CNet or Google, not sure? It's the best utility I have discovered free or paid for. It saves me a lot of time clearing out my register. Great.
I am posting after this post my experience, thanks to you, how I got my v.9 Pro running. russ
I wasn't making a charge to drop Microsoft voice recognition; it's inferior to Dragon NaturallySpeaking, but I was not advocating to drop it. Microsoft's voice recognition is actually good— their GUI makes it unusable. Where Dragon NaturallySpeaking has perfected the user interface; Microsoft has spent little time on it and it shows. And I know about Revo; I have used it plenty of times. It's a standard in my system tools. I'm glad your up and running.
Happy Holidays!
Later,
Larry
I finally did it, amazing. Thank you, thank you, Larry.
Had a few setbacks trying to configure this DNS v.9 program, but hallelujah, I got it working, finally.
If I recall correctly, this is what I did: after installing my two v. 9 — not v. 9.5 — discs in a temporary file in my second interior hard drive (E:) and downloading orca to that file into it. Then I right clicked on orca and chose> Edit with Orca then the> orca.msi-Orca window opened, then I chose> Launch Condition, then I selected Tables in the menu and selected> Drop Table. This is where I think I differed from the above suggestion: I right clicked> ISScript1050.Msi in the temporary files and right clicked on> Open with> Windows installer.THEN I clicked on> Setup.exe, then I was a rolling, then I use my instinct by clicking whatever I thought was right. But I am now writing this post with DNS v.9, YES.
Even though it took me quite a few hours to get to this point. It was worth it. Don't give up, I'm sure it can work for you to. Because I tried so many things, so many different ways, I was a little foggy in writing this, but I think I got it pretty straight. I have been using Microsoft7 speech without any trouble, but this is better and I'm glad to get back to it. I hope this helps.
Thank you very, very much Larry. russ.
I finally did it, amazing. Thank you, thank you, Larry.
Had a few setbacks trying to configure this DNS v.9 program, but hallelujah, I got it working, finally.
If I recall correctly, this is what I did: after installing my two v. 9 — not v. 9.5 — discs in a temporary file in my second interior hard drive (E:) and downloading orca to that file into it. Then I right clicked on orca and chose> Edit with Orca then the> orca.msi-Orca window opened, then I chose> Launch Condition, then I selected Tables in the menu and selected> Drop Table. This is where I think I differed from the above suggestion: I right clicked> ISScript1050.Msi in the temporary files and right clicked on> Open with> Windows installer.THEN I clicked on> Setup.exe, then I was a rolling, then I use my instinct by clicking whatever I thought was right. But I am now writing this post with DNS v.9, YES.
Even though it took me quite a few hours to get to this point. It was worth it. Don't give up, I'm sure it can work for you to. Because I tried so many things, so many different ways, I was a little foggy in writing this, but I think I got it pretty straight. I have been using Microsoft7 speech without any trouble, but this is better and I'm glad to get back to it. I hope this helps.
Thank you very, very much Larry. russ.
Larry, what do you mean by usage, megabytes? I get the impression that you were suggesting that I might want to drop Microsoft speech because of the usage? Possibly? Can I do that without attribute ill effects?
Have you discovered the free program called Revo Uninstall downloaded either from CNet or Google, not sure? It's the best utility I have discovered free or paid for. It saves me a lot of time clearing out my register. Great.
I am posting after this post my experience, thanks to you, how I got my v.9 Pro running.
russ
Sorry, that line was a miss stake. russ
[I am posting after this post my experience, thanks to you, how I got my v.9 Pro running.]
Glad to help… Russ…
Happy Holidays!
Later,
Larry
HOW DO iI KNOW WHETHER YOUR APPLICATION IS VIRUS AND tROJAN FREE???????????
Seriously.. did you read the article at all?
What about Win7 32-bit ? I just picked up a 2-disc Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred @ the Goodwill for $1.92…..Did I get a good deal,or what? If installable on Win 7 32-bit,I would love to know how to do it…..any and all help,advice,etc., is welcomed w/open arms…..thanks in advance for any one that cares to help me Install….Yours,Michael G. Vanier.
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No. Sorry, but they have stated they’re starting beta testing and which would elude to a antoher version soon.
http://techsidestories.com/2008/11/07/dragon-naturally-speaking-10-on-vista-64-oh-no-you-didn/
http://techsidestories.com/2008/11/13/free-update-dragon-naturally-speaking-10-for-vista-64/
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Larry ‘NapoleonAG’ Henry
Email/IM: NapoleonAG.TSS@Gmail.com
Website: http://www.TechSideStories.com