WD2000: "Unable to initialize the dictation module" Starting NaturallySpeaking

• Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

After you install Microsoft Word 2000 and Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 3.5, NaturallySpeaking displays the following error message:

Unable to initialize the dictation module.

CAUSE

NaturallySpeaking version 3.5 by Dragon Systems was designed for Microsoft Word 97 for Windows and is not compatible with Microsoft Word 2000.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, update your Dragon NaturallySpeaking program with the NaturalWord Update for Microsoft Word 2000.

To obtain the NaturalWord Update for Microsoft Word 2000, please contact Dragon Systems.

Dragon Systems, Inc.
320 Nevada Street
Newton, MA 02160, USA
Telephone: (617) 965-5200
Fax: (617) 965-2374

Web Address: http://www.dragonsys.com/

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Additional query words:

Keywords : kbdta wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb