Tech Spec

System Requirements

The install process checks that your system meets the minimum requirements; if they are not met, Dragon NaturallySpeaking will not be installed.

Note

Closing all programs before installing is recommended. In addition, consider shutting down and restarting your computer before an installation

Non-medical editions of Dragon do not support dictation directly into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems – for EMR support, please use Dragon Medical Edition

RAM

Minimum 4 GB & Higher RAM is recommended

CPU

Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors yield faster performance.

Processor Cache

We recommend 2 MB L2 cache. (Minimum: 512 KB)

Free hard disk space

8 GB

Supported Operating Systems:

• Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)

•  Internet Explorer 11 or higher, or current version of Chrome or Firefox

•  Sound card supporting 16-bit recording

•  An Internet connection is required for automatic product activation (a quick anonymous process) and to access online help.

•  Built-in microphone or a Nuance-approved microphone. See support.nuance.com/compatibility/ for more information.