I recently downloaded a trial of spyware and it turns off ITV when IT is trying to access it.
Posted By: Mary on 2005-07-30
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Don't know if that may be your problem or not, but that is the only time I have had it happen. It alwasy links to IE and I haven't figured out how to stop that. Wish I could.
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When I tested I downloaded a trial
version of Word 2007. When I worked as Spheris they had a proprietary platform so I didn't need Word. My personal PC had MS Works which didn't work to test with, so I downloaded a trial version of Word 2007 which worked to fill out the applications and to test with. I figured if I was hired for a job that needed Word 2003 or above (as many of do), then I'd buy it. As it turns out, I was hired at another company who also uses their on proprietary software/platform so I don't need Word. I had used an earlier version of Word for jobs I had back between 1998-2000. Hope this helps.
spyware
Spyware can be installed without you knowing it and can monitor what you do whether you are in their system or not.
Now as to whether MTSOs will install Spyware on a worker's computer; I don't know and certainly can't accuse any of them of that.
However, spyware can be installed quite easily over the internet without the computer's owner knowing. For example, some of those free screensaver sites install spyware and track what you are doing.
Good free softwares to use to detect and remove spyware can be found on the internet. I use AdAware (Lavasoft).
It was said before that the Real VNC is similar to spyware and can
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What is company spyware. Why would they put it on a computer?
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Wonder why that is? A dangerous site? Has spyware?
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Being force-fed spyware. Note on our bulletin
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Where can you get this free trial? nm
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Not yet, but they are starting a trial soon, if they
haven't already with one account and if that works out then the other accounts will be transitioned to it. They call it something else, but it is basically VR. They are going to pay us hourly (do an average of our pay for 6 months to get a good rate) for a while until we can get up to speed and then we will go back to a line rate. I have not heard anything about what line rates will be like.
If you apply do it through their website.
I think it's a free trial download, then $99.00
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You can download a free 30 day trial and KS may
be able to give you a license # so you don't need to purchase it.
I don't know if you can convert Meditech, but you can convert other Expanders to be used in ShortHand.
You can download a free trial version of (sm)
Slycount. I have used it for a long time and find that it is very accurate. 
Cool! I just dowloaded the trial version, and it's
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How do you tell if you have downloaded?
I get my Windows updates automatically and like an idiot I just install what it recommends. Is there a way to check if you have SP3? I have been having trouble lately and I wonder if this is the culprit.
I downloaded PC Shorthand
and I had no problem. It works fine. Just make sure to save your password in case you ever want to reload it.
They downloaded BeyondTxt
for me to use, and it was not compatible with MS word.
I downloaded it on my kid's computer (they
have the old one) before I did mine. I ended up having to uninstall it and also used restore point. It slowed it down to a crawl.
It turns out you might be right!...sm
I had requested a contract and pay dates from them, and that was the end of our conversation. The other e-mails before that were coming back at me with lightening speed. That was even before I came here to see all the negative remarks, so it all added up. Thank God for this board because I would have been wondering what's up. Wonder no more!
Thanks!
Yep and turns out they need help so its not really PRN
Its whenever you want to work.
Has anyone downloaded Service Pack 3 and if so.... sm msg
did you have any problems or are you having any problems? Thanks.
Ever since I downloaded it, my Mozilla Firefox
keeps shutting down for no reason. I would not advise it.
I downloaded two test files from sm
CTS and they were they worst dictator! So fast and I couldn't get the speed right (too fast or too slow). I figured they must have sent the two worst files they had. I asked 2 or 3 questions and each time I would ask a question, the person would tell me they didn't know. Simple questions they should know and if they don't, I sure as heck dont. I decided not to even finish the files and send them back.....the poster about not getting paid was the clincher for me though!
NOT EACH REPORT. But there are VR reports being downloaded
that are sooooo bad that is
is faster to delete them and retype them.
Please, do me a favor and READ the posts CAREFULLY before replying, okay?
if that turns out to be factual, SM
speaking as a veteran MT, I say stick together as a sisterhood in this profession and don't go with a Phillipine company. There are many jobs out there with reputable companies who hire only U.S. transcriptionists. Let this SPI advertise until their blue in the face. They will be desperate for skilled transcriptionist, because the overseas transcriptionists cannot cut it. Stand strong and go somewhere else. If everyone could do this (yes, I know it is not possible in situations where you cannot find a replacement job), this company will flop. The experienced and skilled U.S. MTs and editors who have the option to go with a company who does not outsource (there are many companies who do not), could virtually throw these foreign MT companies out of business with regard to the U.S. physician clients and hospitals. The garbage that comes in from overseas is a disgrace. Let the work go straight from the Indian or Philipine MT or Editor to the U.S. physician, and see how long the doctor keeps the service. By working for these companies, we are enabling them to stay in business and take over. Let's put a stop to it. I'll be the first to say, I would not be able to produce an acceptable transcription report in a foreign language format, so why are we letting them take all of our business, and then help them fix their mistakes so they come out smellin' like a rose. Sorry, I am most passionate about this issue.
I have this downloaded, but can't see to get the foot pedal to work. lol nm
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no test, own equipment, software downloaded
So far so good!
No matter what the truth turns out to be, sm
no one is going to believe it unless it's the worst of all these speculations! Too bad it has gotten this far.
Nice one day, turns on you the next. I guess the MTs who
never talked to or know the owner are the lucky ones. She comes on as being so very helpful, promising you what sound too good to be true, and guess what? It is.
Do the managers take turns being on call 24 hrs a day?
...
So many twists and turns on this issue
The post here states very confusing- well maybe for some but I love and have been a Transcriptionist for much longer, almost 35 years now, doing VR for about 6 years and ours is tremendously good, can put on auto and really easy money for me. I think it all gets down to WHAT VR you use. Some are lots better than others. I do not find difficult in the least. I really look forward to working each and every day. Piece of cake!
My archive search turns up nothing.
I stated that I already know that they offshore. If you don't have any answers, why did you reply?
Turns out it was innocent oversight
Does not seem to be the event it has been in the past. In the 80s I worked for a hospital in So Cal that offered a luncheon to us MTs, little tokens, etc. It is what we make of it; perhaps send out gentle reminders next year. :)
Googling turns up tons of information.
That's all I know.
I just found the downloaded voice file and used my Start-Stop
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A search here turns up lots of negative information.
Best of luck with your continued job search. 
Perhaps the owner is waiting to see if the pilot test turns permanent...sm
that's just my thoughts.
Turns out she was just frazzled hiring people. She works there. Sorry about the bad press.
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do not allow them access..................nm
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No DSL access or cable either
where I live. Have satellite access, but hospital will not allow us to use this. For the past 10 years been using dial-up at 28K only, which can be frustrating at times, but I try to hang in there.
My goal is 1400 lines a day (7.5 hour shift), which I accomplish most days, but I do not have any little ones at home.
Hospital installing new web-based system soon, which they say will be much better!
I work for a large corporation with multiple smaller satellite facilities -- I work for one of the smaller facilities. Do you think we work for the same corporation?
I would encourage any experienced MT to work for a national sometime during their career. The experience and wealth of knowledge gained will last a lifetime. It takes an exceptional multi-tasker to be able to transcribe multiple accounts all in a day's work. But, DSL is required by most nationals.
Have you ever worked in a home-based setting?
If not, it takes a lot of discipline to work from home. I also encourage you to keep little ones in day care unless you can arrange to work while they sleep.
I personally am a little on the hyper side, like to move at fast pace and would rather be up working around the house. Warm sunny days are my worst -- love to be outdoors! So, I work in 2- to 4-hour blocks.
Wishing you the very best!
Any info on AMZ access?
They posted on the job boards. Anyone have any info?
Can MT's access old reports?
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You still have access to history, sm
If you received the memo on Thursday, read the second to last paragraph. You still have access via a different route. Try it.
If you "grant" them access, they can
My experience has been once you let them connect remotely to your computer, they can do whatever they want while they're in there...which is why I don't leave my desk while they're on there- at least in theory, you can see what they're doing. I worked for a company once that did not like their people to use certain programs, so if tech support was on there for one thing, they kinda looked around. In my case, they saw AOL running down at the bottom and promptly disconnected it and uninstalled it. It actually might be harder to know if they're doing a snapshot, but at least you should know exactly what they're looking at.
Need 2 PC, both with internet access
of course that is prob. DSL monthly fees. See there ad
Control I tells me I have no right to access (sm)
Isn't it that way for all? I'm new at this.
This is a dumb question but how do I access..sm
For the Record? I have never head of it and when I Googled it nothing came up. I want to check the ads there. Thanks.
Internet access while traveling
Just to add to the information regarding wireless Internet capabilities at several different hotels, it might benefit you to also check out places such as Panera Bread stores. They are located throughout the country and many of their stores also offer WI-FI free of charge. Also, you may want to consider going online and checking out WI-FI Hotspots. Amazing what kinds of places have wireless these days! (If you're an RV'er, you've really got it made!) Good luck!
How easy is it to access old reports and
how far back do they go.
I don't get it. QA does not have access to our line counts
you couldn't make line count? From what I was told, only management and support had access to that.
Any other Keystrokers not able to access the intranet again?
It has been having a lot of problems this past week with going down. Has been down all day today.
They aren't that big on quality. We have access to
the past 50 files on a doc so if you have questions or need samples you can pull them up. I'm surprised at the gross errors I see and I'm not even looking for them. I don't know what percentage of the work they QA, but they need to be doing more than they do.
Enterprise Access Problem?
Anyone else using AT&T having trouble logging in to Enterprise to work?
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