I use Vista just fine with Bayscribe..nm
Posted By: Anon on 2008-09-16
In Reply to: XP question - sbMT
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You can switch Vista to XP, but then you can't switch it back to Vista is what
I understand. I've known several MTs dump Vista and they didn't have any issues.
YOU should be FINE!
You can find a lot of work IC status were you get to stay home. My first job was an at-home IC job (still at home).
GOOD LUCK!
I think that it is fine
I work for some verbatim accounts. I correct grammar and word agreement, split things into paragraphs whether they ask for it or not as you just can't have a billion things running together. I don't always transcribe in the top to bottom order either. I put it where it would normally belong. Doctors are not perfect and sometimes will mention things later on that should have been put in HPI or PE. Also adding the drug dosage abbrev. is standard practice whether dictated or not (but double check those always)
That being said, for verbatim accounts, I do not make complete sentences if that is not what is dictated. Basically I do the best I can to balance the verbatim with what will make the most sense.
You could probably do fine in
a single-specialty doctor's office, paid hourly. Transcription might not be your only task in such a position. I say this because your background is similar to what mine was. I could not do acute care until I was hired by a service that had a mentor who was willing to work side by side. You just aren't ready for all the specialites and accents right now.
You should be fine.
You are doing a fine job! Don't compare
yourself to others. As long as you keep improving and by that I mean even a few more lines per hour each week, you are well on your way! It sounds like you have exactly what it takes to succeed!! Best of luck to you :-)
Your speed is probably fine according to your
email. You would be best to go and apply at some companies with your schooling that you have on hand. You will build speed as you do more work. Quality over quantity, but quantity equals money in this profession since it is production based.
You're doing fine-just hang in there (sm)
You're doing fine. In fact, you're doing quite well for 8 weeks!
Just keep on doing what you are doing. You'll eventually improve as everything comes together.
You can look for ways to improve your efficiency, but you should not try to "go faster." Trying to speed up usually results in increased errors and correction rates.
It's easier to focus on not making any errors, on listening far enough ahead that you never have to erase and make a correction, and on eliminating wasted time and effort.
Eating and drinking, smoking, listening to music and/or office chatter, a disorganized desk, interruptions from children, phones, and housework, EMAIL, and inefficient work habits will be THE main things that reduce your productivity.
If you look at your work activities, you will probably see more time spent doing "other things" than doing transcription. What you want to do is eliminate all the things that are NOT transcription, by which I mean keying in text and/or truly necessary job responsibilities.
The easiest way to improve your productivity is to simply start spending 99.9% of your work time actually working. If you observe yourself closely, you'll be able to see the not-work things you need to eliminate.
Over time, for many MTs, this occurs naturally, but you can help it along!
My glasses are fine, thank you, you should check yours.
I never said the poster said those schools were approved, but when the poster makes a statement about the AAMT and then makes the following statement, "I also wouldn't recommend anyone to one particular "approved" school". That comment could be confusing for someone unfamiliar with the industry because the only approved schools are Andrews and M-Tec, which the poster than proceeds to recommend.
It's obviously somewhat confusing because it managed to confuse you.
Working for them and doing fine. I think you are reading into wrong. nm
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Vista
Hi Tera, I know what you mean. I have been looking on and off for 2 1/2 years. One thing then another. It's the computer or not passing employment test. I haven't tried Focus yet.
I wish you good luck with everything.
Take care,
Barbara
Vista vs. XP
I am starting a new job, and I need to have XP for it to be compatible with the transcription platform. I am wondering, is this the case most of the time for transcription work, or are there a lot of MTs using Vista? My options at this point are either pay to have my Vista wiped off my brand new laptop and pay to have someone install XP (which may or may not function with all the bells and whistles on this thing), buy an older XP computer, use my old outdated dinosaur computer that has XP on it already, or trade my new laptop for a business class one that has preinstalled XP with the option to upgrade to vista. I don't want to do any of these, and no matter which one I choose, it will be expensive (with the exception of using my dinosaur). So, what I am wondering is this: Do most MTs have to use XP? Are there many platforms/companies which run fine on Vista? Am I wasting my time an money downgrading, or will this be something that I will need anyways? Any information on this subject is appreciated. 
getting rid of vista
Unfortunately, I already tried this (took it to a place to have Vista removed and replaced with XP), and they screwed up my computer, long story...Anyways, I have been researching it for 2 days now, and this model of computer has issues with XP, because they do not make the drivers for it. I appreciate your input anyways. I guess you sort of answered my question anyways, that in general, Vista is often unacceptable for the MT world.
Vista vs. XP
InfraWare works on VISTA. An ASP will continue to develop as Microsoft does if it is cutting edge technology.
Vista so far so good
I just got a new computer with Vista last night. My Inscribe platform works fine with it.
Change Vista To XP
Has anyone bought a Vista and then had the operating system changed to XP because you found out that Vista was not compatible with the MT world. Was it O.K. ? I am such an idit LOL !
Thanks for your help!
Barb
computer without vista
I purchased a new dell laptop about 6 months ago and was able to get it with Windows XP. I would also recommend if you go that route that you elect to have Word 2003 rather than the newer Word 2007 installed on it as it is getting very difficult to find Word 2003 anymore and it is very expensive.
Shelley
vista and word
Bring the computer back if you can and have them install windows XP....I have found that 99.9% of companies are non-vista compatible. Also, try to get Word 2003...most companies want that are not once again not compatible with Word 2007.
First step is get rid of Vista -
NM
Vista versus XP
I recently started working for another company and the computer tech is EXTREMELY knowledgeable when it comes to platforms and such. I was informed that Vista is basically another version of Windows ME which, most people know, was a HORRID version of Windows and Microsoft is planning on coming out with yet another operating system early next year.
I have also done internet research and there are posts regarding the fact that you can partition your hard drive to where you can have both XP and Vista running on the computer, however, in my opinion, that is best handled by an expert and not something that anyone should attempt on their own without extensive computer knowledge.
Right now, I would say your best bet would be to try to find a computer with XP on it as far as a laptop, or if you can hold out, stick with the dinosaur for a bit longer. Also, it may help to get registry fix programs etc, many of which are free and extremely good programs and might help to optimize the older computer in terms of speed, etc.
I have both Vista and XP pro on my desktop. sm
The people I got my new computer from said that the big thing with Vista vs XP is that with Vista you need LOTS more RAM or something like that.
Our computer came with Vista pre-installed but because we got more speed and a major amount of memory and a video card with its own RAM, he was able to put XP pro on with Vista. I am not tech-savvy at all, so I was more than happy to have them do it.
Another place you might want to try is www.komando.com She ROCKS!!! She is my major source for questions etc.
If you can, use your old computer. It might be slow, but as long as it gets your job done, that's what counts. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
who hires new grads with vista?
I am a new grad looking for an at home position. I was accepted with a company, but they are not compatible with Vista. Does anyone know of another ? Thanks!
I don't have Vista, but usualy you need to unzip the
program first. I use winzip, don't know if Vista has something built in, but go to the help section and type in unzip files and see if that helps.
Vista/XP word 07/2000?
Hello,
Can anyone tell me which operation system is best for MTs and also which word 2000 - 2007 which one is best. I would appreciate anyone to settle my confusion! I have Vista and ready to take it back to the store to have XP put on it. What do you think.
Thanks,
TT
You can still get a VISTA-free computer
from Tiger Direct if you ask. At least I got one not too long ago.
Need help opening a compressed file with Vista
I received a test from a company and it is a compressed file. I have Vista and have been unable to uncompress(unzip) the files. It says the folder is empty. I emailed the HR department and they said that they have received several test back already so they know the folder is not empty. Does anyone know how to uncompress a file with Vista?
Any mentor programs that requir Vista
I have Vista and cant' find a Mentor program that is compatable with Vista. Can anyone help?
BT
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