Install, Repair, Modify, Remove

Screen shots may be from earlier versions of SpeechMax.  Install, repair, modify, and remove with newer versions are similar but not identical.  

This section will lead you through the process of installing, modifying, repairing, and removing SpeechMax.  If you downloaded this version of SpeechMax, double-click on the install file, then skip to step 4.  The screens shown may vary from actual software screens, depending upon update and build.

Install

1. Load into the CD-ROM drive and install. This or similar screen should appear:

Note: If the install demo fails to run, double-click on the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. Locate the CD-ROM drive in the window.  Double-click on the drive letter to display the CD disk contents.  Double-click on the file setup.exe.

2. Click Install.

3. Click Install SpeechMax, this will load the SpeechMax install program.

Note: If needed, click on any of the prerequisites to install them.

4. Click Next.

 

5. Review the Read Me First! screen, read the information, and click Next when you are ready to proceed.  

 

6. Read the license agreement, select Agree if you agree to the terms and then click Next.  

 

7. Click Next.

 

8. Select a setup type, then click Next. If you are not using a custom installation, skip to step 10.

The setup types include the following:

Setup Type

Used to Install

Description

Complete

SpeechMax, Help files.

 

Installs the most typical components needed for a client installation.

Custom

SpeechMax, Help files, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Plugin, IBM Plugin, Command! Session Processor Server  

Allows you to select individual components.

 

 

9. To select a different installation destination folder, click the Change... button and navigate to the desired location. Click the OK button to return to the previous screen. Click the Cancel button to discard changes and return to the previous screen.

 

Then, click the Next button.  Select the components you wish to install by clicking the drop down buttons next to the item. When finished, click the Next button.

 

10. Click Next, SpeechMax will then begin to install.

 

 

11. When installation is completed the following screen will appear. Click Finish. You may be asked to restart the computer after installation is completed.

 

Modify - Use Modify if there are minimal changes to the previously installed program that you would like to make.

Note: If you downloaded your version of SpeechMax, modify and repair will not work.

1. Double-click on My Computer

2. Double-click on Control Panel

3. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

4. Find SpeechMax in the list, then click the Change button.

5. Select Modify from the list, then click Next.

6. Select the components you wish to keep or remove, then click Next.

 

Repair - Use Repair to reinstall the same components installed by a previous setup.

Note: If you downloaded your version of SpeechMax, modify and repair will not work.

1. Double-click on My Computer

2. Double-click on Control Panel

3. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

4. Find SpeechMax in the list, then click the Change button.

5. Select Repair from the list, then click Next.

 

Remove - Use Remove to remove all installed components, or remove and install a new version or program components substantially different from the initial installation.   

Note: As a general rule, if the changes are substantial or there may be corrupted files, use the Remove command to remove installed components and start with a clean install.

1. Double-click on My Computer

2. Double-click on Control Panel

3. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

4. Find SpeechMax in the list, then click the Remove button.

6. Click OK.