We are getting ready to upgrade.
Posted By: RockinMT on 2009-03-26
In Reply to: Rockin' have you been upgraded to ExEditor yet? - LOVE IT! SM
Supposedly it is going to be "wonderful." I hope so.
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Changes after an upgrade
I have one of my co-workers who sent me a word file and she has Vista. When I tried to open the file it told me I had to upgrade to be able to open the file, so I did...well now all of my folders are out of sorts and moved around in my documents. Things I had a + before to make them be the first folders in the list are now moved to the bottom of the list. Last things are now first......Anyone else have this problem and a fix?
Well, if the new upgrade is not as bad --sm
as the one I currently have, maybe I will try it anyway. I still have the original CD from the very first version. I suppose maybe I could go back to that. I am experiencing some computer problems at this point anyway, and my son is trying to talk me into getting a new computer with a higher processor. I have not decided yet, but if I do, it would be a bare bones kit and he would build it for me. At that point, we would have to install the original StartStop and I may just leave it at that then. Other than the few quirks that you mentioned and having already gotten my routine down to work around them, I would really hate to have to learn a whole new voice player. If the others you tried are not as good, then I will stick with what I have. Nothing is ever perfect, I guess. thanks for your input. keep smilin'
Did you upgrade from 8.0?
I searched through some "tech" forums and everyone that had upgraded from 7.0 or 7.5 absolutely hated it! Are you using the free version or did you purchase it? Can you tell me what makes AVG 8.5 better than the rest? I've always been a Norton's user, but never again! Thanks!
Upgrade will work
if you have WP installed on your system.
You won't lose anything with the upgrade.
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You can upgrade memory. 512 RAM is
better, 256 would be sufficient though. In the car you would use the foot pedal same as at home. Put it on the floorboard and push or use hot keys. If you are going to travel and work would need alternative ways to download - cell phone, WiFi, dial-up, etc. I download before I go and use my cell phone to upload if I'm not somewhere where I have another option when I need to send in work. You can use the laptop keyboard or figure a way to use an external keyboard depending on how much space you have.
Looking to upgrade skills, though sm
just for personal reasons, as I'm still working, etc. I see Medword has a 9 specialty CD set for $269, and of course there is the SUM Advanced package but that's $840. My goal is to be more employable by just broadening my skills as I've only been doing ER and clinic for years (going on 10); however, I'm certainly not made of money! ;) Do you think the Medword one would be okay or a waste of money? I've heard great things about the SUM program but do you think it's really necessary?
Thanks for your thoughts!
Windows upgrade
If in doubt about upgrade, please try www.worldstart.com and post a message on the message board asking your tech question and one of the techs will get back to you. They have helped me many times and are great. They sent me in the right direction for my memory upgrade and problems on my computer. They will know if it can or cannot be done. I always ask them there before I add anything on my computer. Just upgraded my memory to 512. They know about software/hardware, etc. Good luck. Try this web site, these techies know what they are doing.
I'm on their latest upgrade right now..sm..
so it's still buggy. I origiinally bought it in December of 2005. That version was worse than the upgrade I installed Saturday. I won't bother uninstalling and reinstalling after reading your email. Thanks for writing.
I've tried ByteScribe and ExpressScribe and the sound isn't as clear on them, especially when you slow down or fast forward so I'll either stick with StartStop and not use the hot keys or I'll try an external sound card for my laptop with the ByteScribe WavPlayer. I've tried the Turtle Beach Audio and that helped make things louder but it didn't help with the slow down and speed up sound clarity.
Is there anyway you can go back to the original version? If you have the original installtion CD, I would think you could. I don't since I bought it originally in Dec. 2005. Thanks again for writing.
Due to software upgrade....
Pages were not loading as usual but it's done now and forums are working fine.
Thanks for your patience.
MTStars Administration.
If it were me, I wouldn't upgrade
From what I have read, 2007 is like a whole new wordprocessing program. It is supposedly very different from what we are used to. Hopefully, someone who knows all about it will let us know more.
InScribe upgrade
I sent this question to Inscribe and the answer I received from this is below it. I'm going to upgrade and then "back up" if I have to until I can in get a pedal. This does at least give us warning that the upgrade will be forced later on.
Q: I have not upgraded to 4.91 InScribe, but still use 4.3.202. I have been told that the upgrade will not allow Express Scribe?
A: This is mixed results. I know some people are using express scribe sucessfully, but there are some issues with windows Vista and espressscribe
I believe they meanwith the new version. Also there is a USB configuration tool for footpetals built into InScribe that may work for you as well.
The only way to test it is to really just try it out. You can always uninstall the new version and download the previous version, although in the near future the new version of InScribe will be a forced update.
If you only purchased the upgrade, NO. sm
If you purchased Office 2007, YES you can install it separately.
The new upgrade was confusing to me and I just
figured out that it was set to send it to QA automatically. So annoying. There are a lot of things being corrected in my reports that I know are right too.
Software upgrade under process.
Company board is back now.
Thanks,
Webmaster@MTStars.com
The custom dictionary will come along with the upgrade if you
are upgrading over the previous version. Your autocorrect and autotext and macros upgrade too. Read the upgrade installation prompts carefully and you won't lose anything you had before.
Time for ex-company to upgrade.
My previous employers are unfortunately still in the stone age of using all dial up equipment and word perfect, etc. I loved the job and would still be there if the work was steady. The problem is that they do still need p.r.n. help on occasion but I am not willing to pay the 50.00 a month (I would need unlimited LD) for the second line for p.r.n. work, nor do I want to set up another ancient computer on my already cluttered desk. I've done that for 10 years and done with it.
I've talked to another Transcriptionist and it sounds like it wouldn't be that difficult for them to upgrade in order to use internet capabilities. Knowing these people for a very long time, they will listen if it is easy and cost effective but I'm clueless where to point them. Any ideas?
Right now they use all Lanier and Dictaphone and almost all their equipment is due to be repaired (which I expensive and sometimes can't be done) or replaced.
Upgrade to XP or Vista? Surley you already have XP?
If you don't its time you upgraded anyway!
I think you either need to get a router that runs Win 98 or upgrade to XP nm
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Have an Vista upgrade disk for
my XP Media Center and never installed it due to all the problems people were having with it. Hopefully the new windows coming out will be an improvement.
No matter what your operating system, MTs still have computer issues. It's part of the gig and goes with the territory. You are not alone in your grief. Be happy to have a hubby who has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Copy your autocorrect file before you upgrade. I did't do that, wish I had. nm
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...on installation? Run the upgrade on it from your Start menu. nm
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Be careful with new Express Scribe upgrade..
Apparently, there have been problems with it reading DSS files. Just be aware....
I believe they recently upgrade to a newer version.
So perhaps you should notify your MTSO manager to alert them that there could be a problem.
Thanks! :::hugs Christina::: Didn't know about the upgrade :) NM
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Ediscript V8 upgrade and word 2007
I need to upgrade and am hearing conflicting issues. Has anybody used the V8 of Editscript with the Home and Student edition office 2007? Two people from Microsoft themselves told me different answers, yes and no. One told me that word 2007 is word 2007 no matter what bundle it comes in and the other told me that I can't run 3rd party software on the home and student edition. Anybody have this answer?
JMO, but it still wasn't necessary to upgrade from 2000 long ago. sm
The 2000 version was very stable and 2003 broke some of the features we all favored in 2000 (and 2007 broke even more features we use often). It just wasn't necessary to upgrade for the sake of upgrading when later versions are compatible with 2000. You know what they say about if it ain't broke.... :)
If you have the Works Suite you qualify for the upgrade version.
I just recently bought the Small Business version upgrade with Word 2003 (the computer came with Works Suite)for my new computer. It still has Windows XP. I have Word 2002 with Works Suite on my other computer. I am thinking about getting the Student Teacher edition for my other computer and my mom's computer, as it can be put on 3 computers. My license with the Small Business upgrade says one computer only. I was a little disappointed about this, as I wanted to put in on both computers. I thought I could use it on both as long as I personally used both of them, but not at the same time.
I get the Stedman's and then upgrade it every year. Others prefer Spellex. nm
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InScribe upgrade- can still use Express Scribe with my pedal
 That is amazing! I did play with InScribe while ago to see what all happened with the different options and in case the upgrade would not let ExpressScribe work with my pedal, but surprising to me, after the upgrade, my pedal still works fine with ExpressScribe. I have an Infinity USB. The tech guy at Inscribe had said some people had problems with Express Scribe and Vista, so I guess if I get a new computer in the future and am forced to have Vista, at that point I'll learn to use the keys....anyway, thanks everyone for their input.
Upgrade to Word 2007 vs older versions
I just bought a new PC with Vista operating system. Now I must buy Word to install. I looked at the differences between Word 2007 and the older versions on the Microsoft website and it seems that there is a difference in the way Word 2007 is saved compared to the older versions - you have to download a "patch" to be able to "read" older version Word files and for my clinic to be able to "read" my Word 2007 they will have to download a "patch" as well to enable their PC to open this document. I need some advice if this is a good idea or if I should just stick with an older version of Word. I have a copy of about 3 years old that I have not used and can load on my system. I would like to upgrade to the latest version as I know in a year or two the doctor's office would have changed but am wondering if the new version is a pain to work with or a pleasure. Anybody out there that can tell me the pros and cons between upgrading to the latest or just sticking to the old and familiar. I am also not sure if the doctor's office will download the patch and how accomodating they will be...
Her new edition added tips for XP and 2003. If you upgrade your word
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I was told by Dell today that the only advantage to the upgrade would better graphics . He said it i
it because it also uses a lot of memory. I decided to go with Windows XP instead. Dell is offering a free upgrade to Windows Vista if you purchase one of their systems. They still gave me a free upgrade option, but I doubt I will use it.
Good Luck.
Express Scribe and pedal DO work with InScribe upgrade
That is not the case with me. I just upgraded to 4.91 and am still using Express Scribe and it's working fine. I do have an Infinity USB pedal. I do, however, have Windows XP or ME (I never remember which - XP I think) and not Vista. The tech guy at InScribe said some people have problems with the upgrade of 4.91 and Express Scribe with Vista. They have special directions on their download site for Vista users. Hope this helps someone. The new upgrade looks good, though I've not had a good run with it yet.
Help! I have Win98. I have Quick BksDrug and Stedman's Dict. If I upgrade my Windows 98 up
started worrying about that as I thought about spending this $250 upgrade I'm fixing to have to do in order to have WORD and WINDOWS-XP. I still want to use the drug book and Stedman's but now I wonder if they will run.
Valuable post, thanks. MT plus Skills Upgrade minus Complaining = Dollars. NM
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Get ready for changes.....sm
lots of them and very quickly IF this is what is happening. Six Sigma management tends to cut the fat and thin the herd by "survival of the fittest." In other words, expect it to be harder to achieve a high quality score, incentive bonuses, quality bonuses, etc., because they will up the ante with respect to that At least that was my experience with Edix...and no, I'm not a sloppy MT barking about sour grapes. That's just the way it was.
ready or not
If new Career Step grads are not ready to work, why are so many of them getting multiple job offers? Some get four or five offers within a month of graduation. In the real world, the marketplace will determine who is ready to work and who is not. Whether or not a given MT is prepared to work is between her and her employer. AAMT is sticking its nose into an area where it is neither needed nor wanted, and they would not be doing this if there were not profit in it for them. If they want to do something for us, let's see them do something to stop the offshoring of our medical records. If they were showing real leadership on this and other substantitve issues, our salaries would not be declining. We cannot trust the AAMT.
My son was almost 4 - He will do it when he is ready.
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Are you ready? lol...sm
Dogs: Neeva and Rufis.
Cats: Kurt and Vira.
Birds: Buster and Cleo.
Rat: Precious.
I know that I am in no way ready to do this on my own. Others have said I should cut out the sm
middle man and get my own accounts. I know that I am not qualified to do that right now. I just graduated two months ago! I want to get at least 2-3 years experience under someone else before I go out looking for my own accounts. I'm not ready to be responsible for everything yet. Maybe I'm a minority, or don't have enough confidence in myself, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. 
I am ready.
I haven't done it yet, but I do have everything I need to work loaded on my laptop in case I need to evacuate for a hurricane. Just grab the laptop, foot pedal, keyboard and go.
Ready set go.
Association of United States Medical Transcriptionists (AUSMT)?
Association of Onshore Transcriptionists (AOT)?
I've got Blisters on my Fingers (IGBMF)?
Throw AHDI Out the Window (TAOW)?
Offshore Need Not Apply (ONNA)?
Fed-Up Cantankerous Kahunas (oops)?
But seriously, folks. Let's come up with a name (something with a snappy acronym), then a Yahoo User group & a domain name, & eventually we can come up with some kind of group statement. Let's see what evolves. Who knows? Maybe we can put a dent the Association for Healthcare Documentation in India (!).
Get ready for yours to
stay the same. Most of us here have experience and we should all have accuracy. If you have worked on the platform for some time now and nothing seems to change, just gonna have to suck it up and know what the issues are, that being too many people not changing according to what the specs are.
I'm getting my yacht ready now.
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I'm with you, ready to retire
but have a few years to go, like 20. My production hasn't gone up 25%, has yours? If anything it has gone down. Have you thought about Spheris? I had a job offer last year at 10 cpl, should have taken it probably.
Actually, I was ready to do this same thing - (sm)
start a petition, but I was (VERY HAPPILY!) beaten to it by a faster-thinking (and probably even madder-than-I-am) MT. GOOD WORK! Lets get this puppy ROLLING! ;D
Cheers! I'm ready for one too! nm
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getting ready to set-up a belkin
this weekend, ps2 ...
will let you know.
I hope someone with experience answers ...
:P
You're probably not ready for this then.
If you're questioning what a line is and how much to charge, that says you haven't done your homework yet. When he asks you about FTP or encryption or HIPAA compliance, will you have to tell him you'll get back to him after you run to check this board for an answer? If you haven't prepared yourself well enough for this interview, it will show and until you're ready to answer questions on the spot, I don't know why you think you're ready to go out looking for your own accounts. You need to know what you're talking about.
Ready to quit, too...sm
I just started what I hoped was my final MT job, but now it looks like it's time to start looking again. I have over 35 years' experience and this outfit has had me on QA for a month now. 
They're nitpicky over hyphens. You use a hyphen here, but not here. Hello? These doctors can barely make a coherent sentence. They don't have a clue whether near-syncope has a hyphen or not...FYI, per the BOS bible, it does, but not according to the outfit I'm working for...nor does the MD care. He just wants his report back in a readable format. 
And there is no such word as cary or carie when you're referring to teeth...it's caries, period. I did win that battle.
I worked for a short time for another outfit at minimal pay (marking time until better thing came along) that was nitpicky over semicolons. 
As my DH's boss once told him when he was worrying about the small stuff, "Don't worry about the mules, just load the wagons." 
So if there's an MTSO out there who's looking for a fast, accurate, punctuationally-challenged (apparently) MT who loves ER/psych, feel free to contact me. 
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