Beware of Bytescribe
Posted By: VeryMAD on 2005-07-13
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Just a head ups about Bytescribe. While the program itself is great, beware that it can only be reinstalled 3 times even on the same computer. So, if you are unlucky enough to have to replace or reformat your computer, your Bytescribe program will no longer be of any use to you after your third instillation. They will be happy to send you an unlimited license for an extra 109.00 after the fact! Isn't that nice of them? This information is not given to you until after you have made the purchase during the registration process. I am now stuck with a several hundred dollar program that is useless. I hope I can spare someone from wasting so much money. I wish I would have been warned about this beforehand.
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Beware Bytescribe
From register@bytescribe.com
"Our registration process is necessary because we sell foot pedals separately and because we deal with International markets.
In the registration agreement it states that the software can be installed up to 3 times.
We would like to keep you as a satisfied customer but we do have guidelines set by our company."
Beware Bytescribe
Yes, I have been trying to resolve this issue with them since yesterday. They are not budging and I refuse to pay another 109.00. I'm not sure if they just started it. My software was purchased along with a pedal and headset about a year and a half ago. I actually have the disk here at home. In any case, I've filed a complaint about them to the BBB. I'm not telling anyone not to buy it, I just want everyone to be aware of what you are really getting. Had I known I could only install it 3 times (even on the same computer) I would not have bought it.
I am not sure but I think Bytescribe and Expresscribe are similar. I have Bytescribe with a 9-pin
serial port for my foot pedal. My foot pedal has worked fine with several different programs and proprietary software too, sometimes I have had to reselect/reset in in the proprietary programs, but it alwasy works fine. You can ask the Bytescribe people though, and tell them what kind of foot pedal you have and they will make sure you get the correct version so it will work. As for PlayAll it will not work if you have Bytescribe on your computer, at least this is what I have been told my 1 of my employers. I was given a copy of the PlayAll but I can't get it to work, it will open up and I just right down the info I need from it for my records and blank notes, just won't "play" supposedly because I have Bytescribe. I am not taking it off to see or not though. You need to find out what kind of wav files they are though because if the ExpressScribe will play them, then there is really no reason for you to buy Bytescribe too. --Good Luck. 
Beware!
I ended up with back problems because of it. No good! I force myself not to these days.
But Beware!
I am just now taking a "desperate" client through the process of going to digital. It is very simple and easy for most offices to go digital but if they want transcription yesterday because it is piling up and don't know where the "on" button is on a computer, it can be a nightmare. Two weeks later and I still don't know if I really have a new account because she still can't figure out how to transfer the files from the recorder to the computer. Argh!
BEWARE!!
I'm not a negative MT. Most of the companies I've worked for were either great or ok. Some were fine, they just didn't work for me. I've only had really bad experiences with Medscribe, and Toth. TOTH TRANSCRIPTION IS BY FAR THE WORST COMPANY OUT THERE!!! This man threatened me when I told him I would not type any more until I received the month's wages he owed me. He threatened to sue me and physically hurt me. Whatever you do, STAY AWAY FROM THIS MAN AND THIS COMPANY!! They pay slave wages anyway, if you're lucky enough to be paid at all.
Beware new companies
I have heard many horror stories like this one. IMHO, the reason this happens is that there are people out there who are not experienced in MT who think if they hang up a shingle they can call themselves professionals. Many enterprises even now are operating by the seat of their pants because they don't know the biz. Stick with companies who know their stuff and who don't mind giving you the names of transcriptionists who have been with them at least 5 years and are happy. Just my $.02 worth.
Beware - this is MY opinion
I would much rather NOT have my house RUINED by a pet. Either get rid of it or take it to an excellent vet.
There is nothing worse than walking into someone's home and having the smell of urine be so overwhelming it is nauseating.
My husband is in the construction business and runs into that scenario way too often. Seriously, it ruins your home!!!! You may not smell it because you breathe it all day long, every day. For an outsider, it is disgusting.
I am a pet lover, but honestly, once a pet goes so much in your home, that is their pattern and they may NEVER stop doing it.
Beware, you may not have 24/7 911 service. sm
In my area, Central FL, a little girl died because her parents had Vonage and did not read the fine print that indicated 911 service was only during normal business hours and that you have to take other action if you need emergency assistance during off hours. The parents just kept trying and trying, instead of using a neighbor's phone, etc., and so care was delayed and their daughter died. So, if you get it, read all of the fine print.
Hughesnet is NOT down but beware
their customer service STINKS big-time. But, hey, if you live in the wilds like I do, with no cable or DSL - what choice do you have? Never heard of Wildblue - it must be a small starter company.
newbies beware
TO ALL NEWBIES, AND STAY AT HOME MOMS:>>DO NOT CONSIDER EVEN THINKING ABOUT THIS ON-POINT MTS.....THEY PREY ON PEOPLE OF INNOCENCE AND MORAL CHARACTER. THEY WILL NEVER PAY YOU. THERE ARE 34+ PEOPLE VICTIMIZED. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, THE POLICE, AND VARIOUS INTERSTATE ATTORNEYS ARE ALL AWARE OF BAWNIE BARTLETT THE OWNER OF ON-POINT MTS. REMEMBER THE NAME, BAWNIE BARTLETT, ON-POINT MTS. UNLESS YOU LIKE BEING VICTIMIZED, AND TRANSCRIBING FOR FREE DO NOT THINK ABOUT WORKING FOR THIS CRAZY B----.
beware of medigrafix, inc.
I see my old very temporary employer Medigrafix has posted an ad for help on here and I wanted to let all you MT's know that the person you send the email to you is not a nice person to work for from day one she was negative to me and talked down to me! Don't bother plus they expect perfection on day one. The software/platform is impossible to work with also! don't bother working for them unless you want to be treated badly from day one on. Trust me it is not the way to work and it will make you not want to work when treated badly like this!
Beware of agoraphobia
developing over time. You will start procrastinating going after groceries, leaving the house, not wanting to go places. Anxiety can set in. Make sure you get out and have a life.
BEWARE list
Fellow MTs, make note for beware list - 9555 N. Thayer Road, Columbus Grove, OH 45830
Phones: 419-659-2515, 732-917-4211, 866-659-2515
This is just way to insane. Hunters beware. sm
Our "esteemed" governor has just passed on something new for deer hunters. I am not a hunter and neither are any people on my side of the family or my husband's side. However, Maine is just plum full of avid deer hunters. The deer hunting season runs from the end of October through the weekend after Thanksgiving for firearms (bow and arrow hunting starts a month earlier).
Over a decade ago, because of the supposed "dwindling deer population" Maine adopted a "bucks only" law where hunters could only shoot male deer with an antler length of 4 inches or more, but were not allowed to shoot females.
Now wait, this gets better. . . .
A few years back, the grand old State of Maine began to hold a "lottery," so to speak, to issue "Any Deer Permits" for hunters so that they can shoot female deer or not have to determine antler length for whatever deer they happen to get within shooting range of. This "Any Deer Permit" system is only the "luck" of the draw.
Now here is the new and wonderful thing that our governor just passed, and I am NOT kidding:
Any deer hunter that reaches the age of 100 (yes 100) can shoot at any deer without possessing an "Any Deer Permit."
100 years old in the woods with a firearm? Now THAT is a comforting thought.
Beware of computer virus.
I got this email from a friend today and thought I would share it with you all.
*Emails with pictures of Osama Bin-Laden hanged are being sent, and the moment that you open these emails your computer will crash, and you will not be able to fix it!!!
This e-mail is being distributed through countries around the globe, but mainly in theUS and Israel.
Don't be inconsiderate; send this warning to whomever you know.
Confirmed at: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/osama.asp
Origins: There are few headlines that would grab the attention of more computer users around the world than Osama bin Laden Captured, and that's exactly what whoever created this lure was counting on to snare unsuspecting victims who use Microsoft platforms.
Osama bin Laden Captured isn't a virus in itself; it's the text of a message that includes a link to a file called EXPLOIT.EXE. When a message recipient clicks on this link to view what he thinks are pictures of Osama bin Laden's capture, he can end up downloading an executable Trojan known as Backdoor-AZU, BKDR_LARSLP.A, Download. Trojan, TrojanProxy.Win32.Small.b,or Win32.Slarp.
Clicking the embedded link in the Osama bin Laden Captured message auto-executes a file called EXPLOIT.EXE, which exploits a known security hole to download the Trojan.
According to McAfee Security: The Trojan opens a random port on the victim's machine. It sends the Port information to a webpage at IP address 66.139.77.145. The Trojan listens on the open port for instructions and redirects traffic to other IP addresses.
Spammers and hackers can take advantage of compromised systems by using the infected computer as a middleman, allowing them to pass information through it and remain anonymous.*
Beware of new e-mail worm!
I just read an article regarding a new e-mail worm that is showing up. Hopefully, we can all be aware of it before it presents itself to us.
The article was at: http://forum.sitefever.com/viewtopic.php?id=38.
beware of "settling" an account
When you settle an account with a credit card company for a specified amount, i.e. you own $9,000 and they settle for half of that amount, one of two things can happen. They will sell that other $4500 to another collection agency who will attempt to get it from you even though you settled with #1. Or they will give you a 1099-C cancellation of debt and you have to include whatever amount that they cancel on your account as "income" just like you would if you were an I/C and got a 1099 and then pay income tax on it. So watch out for those two things when settling with a credit card company, search it out entirely. The only way these can be avoided is with a Chapter 13 -- and I do speak from experience, not just spouting words and it is not just something I have not personally experienced.
Patti
beware of companies who ask for money (sm)
to get or give you a job. you shouldn't have to pay anyone. they should pay you.
Beware of Antivirus 2009
While working late at night, I had something pop up that I thought was a MS product called Antivirus 2009, and thinking it was an update on their security, without checking it out, I clicked ok, then at the end, it states it costs $59...and I realized that it was not MS, so I backed out of it. I currently have AVG 8.0 and it has always done a good job for me...but now after several days and asking several different places, plus the Internet, I cannot get rid of this. It seems to be tied into my Google site, the one I use so much.
Does anyone know how you get rid of it? I removed the software (or so I thought) from my program) but it is blocking Google, and just keeps popping up constantly...driving me absolutely nuts.
Does anyone know of a solution to get rid of this? I hate to pay a techie to come out to my house to get rid of this, but I will if I have to...just thought I would ask here first.
Thank you for your help.
Beware of Antivirus 2009
AVG is great and not a resource "hog' like McAfee or Norton -- I have had computer problems in the past, and have dealt with Hiwired.com -- they are inexpensive, ALL USA-based techs and great people to work with -- they understand the MT and if you need a progam completely erased and you tell them as such, they will do it -- I had a problem a couple of weeks ago with Adobe and could NOT get files to load that were in that format -- they got it cleared up and no problems but almost every "tekkie" person including them, that I have talked to has recommended AVG
BEWARE Andrea Renner is no pay
Andrea Renner from Columbus Grove, Ohio paid me in November but not in December and January. BEWARE of her. She is a crook. I hope no one else had such a bad experience with this criminal.
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BEWARE DELL COMPUTER CORP!
 Computer under warranty and the modem went bad. Called tech support and I told them the modem was bad (I am not a computer idiot), but went through everything with them anyway. Of course, they could not help and stated that I had to go through software support before I could be sent a new modem under the warranty. The first thing you get in software support is a salesperson. I told her this was NOT a software problem but I had been told I had to go through software support before I could get a new modem. It cost me $54.23 for a one-time software support problem. Before I did this, I asked her if I would receive a refund if this was determined not to be a software problem, which I already knew it wasn't. She said,'YES, just call this phone number back and give us your case number and we will issue a refund'. So like an idiot, and because I happen to trust people, I paid. I called them right back to advise that software support determined I needed a new modem and to please issue a refund."OKAY - we will issue a refund' the girl says. Now after 2 months I still have not received a refund and the 'refund supervisor' tells me they cannot issue one because I did receive software support. She says they will 'counsel' the girl that lied to me. I told her I never would have gone through software support if I had know that, and if I had not been LIED to, because the new modem only cost $14 if I had purchased it outright so why would I pay $54 to get a free $14 part???? DELL LIES! They just lost my business. I can afford the $54, but it is the principle of the thing. I hate the way big corporations can lie to you and get away with it. My grandfather owned a small grocery store. If someone called to ask the price of ground beef and an employee told them a price that was lower than the actual price, he would have sold it to that customer for that amount. He would not have said,'Sorry but you have to pay the correct price and I will COUNSEL the employee'. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COMMON DECENCY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE????
Yeah beware..Chronicle Transcripts pays by this method.
I worked there briefly and the platform was awful, and what was worse is that you'd do a whole page of dictation and it came to like 30 lines. Totally felt ripped off.
Bytescribe
There has been a B I G change in bytescribe. It seems to be all about money now, and no longer about good customer service/relationship. I bought a call in system 4-5 years ago. I no longer take the yearly service contract and had a question to ask. I did not want anyone to FIX it, just answer a couple of questions. I was told that to speak to a tech would be 75.00 (I guess an hour) and that they would call me back between 1 and 5 that day. Not like this at first.
They at one time, told me about the 3 limit install on the wav software, however as of yet I have not had to pay, as I have bought more than 10 of them.
No, it's right from Bytescribe (sm)
Go here
https://bytescribe.net/WebStore/shopping.htm
And from that page click on DocShuttle on the left. It will bring up different versions and you'll see there is DocShuttle Client for $99and DocShuttle Client with Dongle for $115. You have to buy it with the dongle right from the beginning. If you don't and just buy it without and run out of installs, they won't let you just buy the dongle. You have to buy the whole thing all over again. We all know that with computer failures and backup computers and new computers, etc., we definitely need more than 3 installs so I think for the small price difference it's worth it.
Yes I do. I have Bytescribe
and I have Expresscribe that I downloaded as well. So does it sound like it would work, him emailing me voice files and then I would just open them and play them (is that how it works?) TIA!
need to know about Bytescribe
Is it user friendly? Easy to install? Thanks.
bytescribe
I have been using it as a trans - there are three versions, owner, dictator and trans. It is pretty much like FTP, only work is automatically placed into a preset folder and you work out of that folder with your player - as for the documents - I use my own folders and attach the document, although you can use the program to devlop a document - one I return all the work I move the voice files into a different folder out of the way and then also move the douments that develop when attached into a done folder too - it sounds complicated, but it is not. The documents in the bytescribe folders are backup for me - they "pop up" when I attach my word document to the voice file and send. Again, it sounds a bit much, but really no more than many other avenues of returning work - and again you get a backup for those "what ifs".
Bytescribe
I believe has such a system with DocShuttle etc.. I worked for a small company that used this with docking stations for the MD office
Bytescribe
I used Bytescribe's equipment when first starting. It worked great. I would make sure that they offer the option that you and any MTs working for you do *not* have to buy their DocShuttle software to get the dictations off the server. They also offer a pay as you go dictation server, never tried it though. Good luck! Let us know what you try. (I also tried Express whatever and it cut off my dictators every single time and you are right, they never gave me any explanation and the tech support was ridiculous!)
RE: Bytescribe
There is compatible issue with Bytescribe and Windows Vista. I have Vista.
I like Bytescribe
Question re: bytescribe please! sm
I am a newbie who has been working about 8 months now. I have a standard wav player and Express Scribe and Play All Extra. I am looking for a change in employers since my current job has lost another account. I applied, tested and have been offered a job that requires a bytescribe wav player. Is this another program I have to purchase to make my regular foot pedal work with their program?Please forgive me if this has been addressed before. I have been up all night working and just cant seem to find what I am looking for. I am a little confused about all the different programs for the foot pedals. Since I have Express Scribe and Play All is that okay, or is this bytescribe thing a whole ball of wax? Thank you so much for any help!
Bytescribe wavplayer
I have a Bytescribe wavplayer, but it doesn't fit into my speakers. Does anyone know what kind of speakers I need to get, or do I need to drag the foot pedal into the store with me to try it out?
Question about Bytescribe
I trained on Bytescribe Wavplayer several weeks ago, then wasn't going to be using it for awhile, so unplugged it, then had to plug it back for some reason, and since it was in my way and I still wasn't using it for my job, I unplugged it again. (It is still on my desktop though). Does that mean I will be going on my 3rd time when I plug it back in?? I'm confused. I haven't even used it yet! It was supplied by my company.
I use startstop over the bytescribe. don't know about the other one. nm
Bytescribe 3x install
We've been using Bytescribe for years and are happy with the product. We recently added a new customer, so I purchased a DocShuttle Dictator and also found out, upon receiving it, that there was a 3-times install license. I suppose they have been experiencing, or think they have experienced piracy.
What I did not read in this thread is that you can, for about 10 or 20 dollars more, purchase a version of all this software that has a dongle (thing you plug into the USB port) so that you can install it as many times as you want. The software checks for this device and does not run unless it is there.
I think that Bytescribe could have made this clear to their customers and on the web site. Even though I am technical, this passed me by about why there was a dongle and no-dongle version. It didn't clearly state what the dongle did and why one would purchase it...until I called and asked after my purchase.
I would also suggest to everyone that the 3x install may not be part of prior licenses of the software, so I would guess that a new policy by Bytescribe does not affect software that came out before this policy and licensing arrangement. I've never bothered to check it out.
Overall, I think that Bytescribe is a great company. It is likely a small company like many of ours and cannot handle large numbers of inquiries with many variations that exist all the time. They've been very friendly to us and very responsive on all support requests. The only thing I wish they would do is add more features for more complex business interactions with multiple customers and multiple contract transcribers. The transcription business is getting more complex, especially with HIPAA and large distributed medical offices.
Do you have Bytescribe WavPlayer?
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Bytescribe Orator
Looking for feedback on setting up and using Bytescribe's Orator call-in system. Suggestions on other call-in systems also appreciated.
Might try DocShuttle by Bytescribe...
This software will do what you what. I use it and it sures makes life easier for me!! See link.
What do you mean 3 installs with Bytescribe?...sm...
I'm only talking about the Wavplayer, which was one install. Did you install the Wavplayer, DocShuttle, and something else maybe?
Thanks for the info on ExpressScribe. I might give them a try again. I'm thinking about training my DD and it would give her something to use, at least until we see if she sticks it out.
Don't know if Play-All or ByteScribe do this, but that's
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DocShuttle/Bytescribe
Is anyone familiar with DocShuttle or Bytescribe?
DocShuttle/Bytescribe
Is the program user friendly? Reliable?
Emdat/Bytescribe
Can anyone please tell me if Bytescribe is compatible with Emdat. If so, how do you configure the pedal to work with the program?
TIA!
i used bytescribe and never had trouble nm
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Check out Bytescribe. sm
I have their call-in dictation system and it has worked well for me, as well as a friend who has the same system. Their systems are reasonably priced. I also use their DocShuttle software to "shuttle" dictation to subs. See link below.
I would go with Bytescribe's Orator Pro.
http://www.bytescribe.com
Bytescribe player
You can just buy the player. I use it and found it to play all files even those pesky ds2 files from Olympus that I get, which nothing else will play. I also love the tech support; always get a response. I have used GearPlayer also in the past and found it okay, but the files it will play are limited. HTH.
Agree. I have Bytescribe too.
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