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!
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!!
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.
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…
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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?
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