Can I install Windows XP on PC with Vista??

Using the old backup disks from my crashed computer? 

I need to get this new laptop able to function so I can get a PT job and all seem to want XP...

• Can I install Windows XP on PC with Vista?? - Or DL Win7 beta perhaps?
  • I was just in the same situation - sm
  • XP and Vista...sm - TechSupport
    • P.S. - sm - TechSupport
  • Just guessing, but I think you would - Dropping In
    • vista vs. xp - sue
      • Thank you. This is a new Dell which cost an arm and leg. - OP

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If so does it work well with the voice file/foot pedals we use for transcription. 

Thanks  

Has anyone used Windows vista with Extext? 

I think that's why it won't play on Express Scribe.  My tech converted a dss file to a mp3 file and then it played...??

Thanks a lot for the help!  I'll try!

How do you find working with Windows Vista?  Bytescribe tells me that I can use it with Vista, but I've been told otherwise by other MTs.  It's complicating the purchase of a new computer!!  I'd like any input I can get.

Better make sure all your programs are compatible.

You can go to Best Buy and get one of their e-machines (Best Buy brand). They will custom-build it for you and it won't cost as much as "name brands." I used one of theirs for quite a while and I was very satisfied with it.

You might even be able to get them to load XP on it if you have the full version (or you could buy a copy). I've heard Vista is still pretty glitchy. I plan to wait at least another year or more before I get Vista, to give them a chance to work out some of the problems.

Good luck!

I am thinking about getting a laptop for travel purposes.  Can anyone tell me if Windows Vista is compatible with DocQscribe?  Appreciate any input.

A lot of MT companies use older software that is not compatible with Vista. So for me, if I were considering buying a new computer, that would be a major consideration.

Other than that, if you are planning on using it primarily for transcription and other home uses (no high-tech graphic video games, for example), just get the biggest "bang for your buck". The fastest processor, the most RAM, the biggest hard drive in your price range.

I would definitely recommend a flat screen monitor. My eyes don't get nearly as tired with my flat screen as they did with my regular monitor.

My mother just bought a computer with Vista on it.  We haven't been able to successfully get the serial wav pedal hooked up because Vista doesn't have a current driver for a game port.

I wanted to find out if anyone has had success with Vista using a USB wav pedal using ExpressScribe.

Thanks

Just about every computer has Vista now but I went through Dell and found the computer I wanted with Windows XP and then went into ebay and got it $400 cheaper than what Dell was going to charge..The one downfall, it didnt have Office Word etc.. installed so I had to buy that but I still came out ahead.

Keeps looking for something on a CD (which it didn't come on). Also, a file called scan.msi (installation file), which is not on the system.

Help?

it opens as an Adobe Acrobat file.  Do you have Adobe on your computer?  If not, you can download it, for free, at their site. 

When you put the CD into your drive, you should see the BOS folder and one of the files says "Adobe Acrobat Installer".  Click on that and it will start the install for you.

I installed mine under Program Files and made a shortcut to my desktop but it may be easier for you to just install it on your desktop since that is probably where you will be using it from most often.  You can always change it later if you want (when you are not so worn out ).

For me the book takes sooo much time to try to find anything but with the CD installed, you can search the whole BOS and it will find all the instances of what you are looking for. 

I don't remember anything about it asking for a language. Why not choose English?

Good luck!  Email or post if you have ?s.

Has anyone else had trouble installing Winscribe?

When I try to install I get the install prompt and then a progress bar, but no progress is made...I can get it installed on other PCs, but not the one I need to work on.  MTSO is no help and I am out of suggestions...I have rebooted, changed web browsers, checked popups, checked security settings, checked firewall settings...I'm at a loss.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated!!!

two different computers?  I have a desktop and a laptop and I would like it on both but am unsure if I would be able to download it on both. May be a silly question but I am computer challenged :) .  Thanks

I had no idea of this and apparently this is in the fine print of the license agreement (shame on me for not reading it!)  So I have DocShuttle Client at $99 and DocShuttle Admin at $299.  I have to reformat my hard drive this weekend so I will be on my third and last install.  I really do not want to have to purchase this all over again because that is a huge chunk of change.

Does anyone know of any other software that I might be able to use when the time comes?  I want to start my research early because I can't get myself into a bind if you know what I mean. 

Thanks!