How to: Install Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 on Windows 7 64-bit |
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
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Man, what is your deal with 64 but OS? Get over it, if it doesn’t work. Man, lay off. Go do something that actually is worth the effort!!
This is great because it means I don't have to buy the latest version of DNS!
Wow. Sounds great. Do you have any idea if this installation will also work with Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 ? I have the same issues with my new 64-bit OS.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is not compatible with Vista 64, but Nuance has pledged an update for registered users of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 w/Vista 64.
Refer to my Article:
http://techsidestories.com/2008/11/13/free-update-dragon-naturally-speaking-10-for-vista-64/
Hope this helps.
Sorry Bob. You could be right.
Thanks for reading!
yo yo yo- dude you b trippin! and yu be right dude- I be high
side'n it…
I'm on the flip side, throw'n it down and righteous!
Your welcome- enjoy!
Thanks,
L. Henry Jr.
http://www.lehsys.com
You can also use Windows 2000 compatibility mode if you have issues with the Audio Setup Wizard not detecting the correct soundcard.
Tried to lower the compatibility mode to Windows 2000 mode. "sound card not recognized" when I try to define a new "user." The audio.exe file I have in ver 9.51.001.009 "Standard" has three steps, not 4. Step one (above) which has you identify the sound system to be used is not present. Anyone found a workaround?
Many many thanks for this wonderful help. I am using NaturallySpeaking 9 on Windows 7 64 bit operating system to type this.
Cheers
I'm glad the information helped you…
Thanks,
L. Henry Jr.
http://www.lehsys.com
I'm glad the information helped you…
Thanks,
L. Henry Jr.
http://www.lehsys.com
I can't believe this is possible and it worked. Thanks so much. I was ready to buy a new version before I found this
It's nice to save a little green uh?
Your welcome.
Thanks,
LHenryJr.
http://www.lehsys.com
Many thanks indeed for documenting this. Nuance's stance on this is deplorable after we've paid so much for the software so this is much appreciated. I followed the notes to the letter and had no problems except that audio settings from the Dragonbar links seemed a bit confused but it worked!
Your welcome…
Later,
Larry
Brilliant Larry! Thanks
Just upgraded my wifes machine from XP to Windows 7 x64 and found Dragon NS Pref 9 wouldn't work – but downloaded the 9.5 update, followed your instructions and everything seems to be installed OK
– Just need her to test it properly! Saved me a few ££££s LOL
Thanks again mate.
…And we have just a few MORE dollars siphoned away from Nuance, 'cause their customer support refused to help…
Your welcome…
————-
Later,
LEHenryJr.
I have followed your directions exactly, but when I go to start DNS 9.5 preferred on my Windows 7 64 bit, I get an error message that says "A serious error occurred while initializing the NaturallySpeaking speech engine. Please try reinstalling to correct this problem." When I closed that window, I get "an internal error occurred" and I cannot start the program. I would greatly appreciate any help that you might be able to offer. Thanks.
Only suggestion I can offer is to make sure the security on the file is set 'run as administrator' and make sure your are running the file in compatibility mode, either XP or 2000.
Hope this helps.
Later,
Larry
Hey man
it still gives me the error that it can't find my audio system once i did the audio.exe thing and started dns…
Wow this is really awesome!!!!! Thanks so much for your amazing advice!!! I am a student and this has allowed me to save lots of money!!! You are the best!!! I hope you keep up your kick ass posts. I found your help page on Google and I'm sure will help many more. As we speak I am using Dragon NS9! The instructions require a little bit of technical knowledge but most people should be able to figure them out fine.
I get an error while installing DNS "Error 1311.Source file not found: C:UsersusernametemporarydirectorySEA.cab. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it". There is no such file, and if I cancel, the installation quits.
Any idea how to proceed?
Thanks -
Whoops – SEA.cab was on Disk 2, which I forgot to copy over to the temp directory. Never mind. Thanks for working this out and posting the instructions. Terrific
When I go to open the installation MSI file which is the instmsi30.exe file using the orca application, it fails to open it. I was able to open the ISScript1050 file to drop the table but I think that is not the right file. After doing that, I got the error that Dragon Naturally Speaking is not supported on a 64-bit system and could not be installed.
Help…. what do I need to do to get it to work?
Hello. I'm from France and I have Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 (in french) ; my computer is a windows 7 – 64. Thanks for all these advices. I followed them and I could install DNS. But it doesn't work. I can create a user but I can't create an "audio configuration". It's written : error: the audio configuration assistant can't find the sound system. Check if you have a multimedia sound system. … So, I can't do anything whith it .
Quel dommage! En tout cas, merci quand meme.
Sorry for my english …
I found the launchcondition table, and changed the compatibility for the audio.exe, but was unable to complete the audio setup wizard. An error message populated stating that the audio setup wizard cannot find the sound system, try checking if there is a multimedia sound system on your system. Any advice?
Did you reboot? you've to reboot after you install…
yes…I reboot many many times….!!
Unfortunately, I can't answer all the questions why it works, or doesn't, the instructions are based on steps I took to install Dragon NaturallySpeaking on my machine. And those same steps have worked for large percentage of users, but unfortunately there's a small percentage this doesn't work for…
Sorry this solution didn't work out for you.
Thanks,
LHenryJr.
http://www.lehsys.com
Yes I did it exactly as you said and I am now dictating this using Dragon nine. Thank you oh so much I think I will stick with with my Windows 7 now. And I thought I would have to buy that damn upgrade.
no problem… enjoy.
Have a nice day!
Until next time,
LEHenryJr
LEHSYS.com
Installing Naturally Speaking 9 Professional on Windows 7 64 bit. Got error about SEA.CAB – copied and renamed ENU.CAB now getting error 1334 "the file seaamsmall.sig cannot be installed because file cannot be found in cabinet file 'SEA.cab' "
Help please…
There should be a second disc… Check the second disc for the sea.cab.
I hope this helps… I hope you have a nice day!
SOLVED!!!
in short, my Comodo firewall was preventing DNS from loading !!!
I thought something had to prevent DNS from loading, my comp was just sitting there, no HD activity, no error messages, etc
I've uninstalled Comodo and BAM, DNS started purring…
Google confirmed: http://forums.comodo.com/empty-t49442.0.html
Happppyyyyyyyyy again !!!
Mike
Wow. That's a great find! So Dragon NaturallySpeaking is calling
home and because it couldn't- Dragon NaturallySpeaking wouldn't
install. Very fascinating. I'll update my post; that's note worthy.
I appreciate it…
Until next time,
LEHenryJr
LEHSYS.com
Where do i find the right ISScript installer Package for WIn7 x64 ultimate german?
Your question is too vague… please explain.
no need 2 nswer, you mentioned, you needed to install ISScript during install process, i've found it on the cd, thx, it works now;
it was pretty confusing, but all I can say is thanks, it works great.!!
Hi, I apreciate the replies you have allready made regarding "…cannot find the sound system. Try checking if there is a multimedia sound system on your system." and understand since it didn't happen to you…
What can we try? I have an Asus P5KC motherboard with Realtek audio. Any sugestions?
help. i was able to get it to work using a hp desktop using with w7 64 bit but i cant get it to work using a acer laptop with w7 64 bit. i am using a logitech usb mic and the green on light shuts off when i turn the program on.
I get a error message " audio setup wiZARD CANNOT FIND SOUND SYSTEM. try checking if there is a multimedia sound system on your system"
i may try re-installing"
please help
I've had exactly the same problem. Program seemed to install well but "sound card not recognized." The audio.exe procedure has 3 steps, not 4 as in the explanation above. Step 1, "choose one sound system" is not included in the procedure when this file is "run." Obviously, the audio.exe file is a bit different. The version I have is 9.51.001.009 Standard. Wonder if the other people who have had the sound card recognition problem have the same version?
Great information – thanks for sharing with others! Perfect.
Hi,
thanks a lot for this great workaround! I use DNS 9,5 legal german and had to update the hardware to win7 x 64 Now it works.great on my new PC. -The audio exe made some problems becuse it told that there was no audio Hardware detected. After trying some different compatibilities it worked.( i mean with win 2000) Thanks a lot! Youre great
My Windows 7 came with its own dictation program. That program was taking EXCLUSIVE control of my sound system which is why I had trouble after following the above directions. I went to "Control Panel", "Sound", "Playback". Then I right-clicked the speaker, selected "Properties" and the "Advanced" tab. I UNselected the box that reads "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device". Then I did the same process for the microphone. No problem with the program working now! Yeah!!
Hi,
I was able to get past the "audio setup wizard cannot find the sound system" error only by running the audio.exe file while the dragon bar was turned on. As noted on http://scottonwriting.net/sowblog/archive/2008/07... :
In the same post where VelvetPoodle shared how to install Dragon NaturallySpeaking 64-bit operating system, another poster named webbediva shared a workaround for the audio wizard problem that worked for me:
To get past the audio wizard error:
With Naturally Speaking bar running, right-click on the audio.exe file using Windows Explorer in Program FilesNuanceNaturallySpeaking9Program. Under "Properties" click "Compatibility" tab and select "XP". Double-click to run.
This took me sometime to figure out and perhaps could save many other users a lot of time and frustration.
I have tried to follow the instructions to install Drag 9 in windows 7 . When i go into Orca and open file Dragon 9, the launch conditin does not appear in the list on the left but on the right if if i click on InstallUIS sequence. I'm lost. Please help.
My apologies; I can't provide all the answers, but what I can say is that I've received hundreds of emails telling me the instructions I posted worked perfectly [it's exactly what I did].
I wish you the best of luck with your installation, and I wish that Nuance had only tried a fraction more to help people like ourselves; their customers.
Thanks for your comments.
I hope you've a nice day
Until next time,
LEHenryJr
7/24/10.
This process appears to be working flawlessly — thank you!
The two minor glitches I will note for others:
1. After downloading Orca, you right-click on the "Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9.msi" file and select edit. Then the box pops up as displayed in the picture above. How to use Orca was not clear in the original instructions.
2. You save the modified "Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9.msi" file (of course, you made a backup first), then YOU MUST EXIT ORCA. My install initially failed for no discernable reason, and it was only after fiddling around that I received the message the file couldn't be accessed because it was still open in Orca.
3. I later on in the process received other error messages about SEA.cab not being accessible. That, and other related .cab files, are on the DNS disk #2. Simply copy those 4-5 files into the same directory as you've been using, and the process proceeded on to conclusion without a hitch.
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I am delighted! I don't use DNS enough to make it worth buying a new copy for Windows 7, but rented a laptop for a week to attend an upcoming retreat where I'll be able to use DNS to record family stories. The laptop only came with Win 7, no option for XP.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting these instructions — I hope they work as well for others as they have for me.
Thanks to your instructions I managed to install Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 on my laptop that runs Windows 7 Professional (64 bit). I completed the audio setup for the microphone, rebooted my computer several times, but when DNS prompts me to do the General Training it always hangs. It asks me again and again to read out "Welcome to General Training" and does not go any step further. It would be much appreciated if you could help me with this problem!
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