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Chapter 2: Preparing to install Dragon
Dragon system requirements
During the installation process, the software checks that your system meets the following
requirements. If they are not met, Dragon is not installed.
RAM
Minimum:
l 4 GB for all operating systems.
CPU
Minimum: 2.2 GHz Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor.
Faster processors yield faster performance.
Free hard disk space l 4GB if DVD installation, or
l 12GB if downloading installation files
Supported operating
systems
l Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
Other l Internet Explorer 11 or the current version of Chrome for
online Help, and for installation if installing from the Web
l
Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2 or later
Generally, the .NET Framework is pre-installed on
Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 computers. If you do not have it
installed, you are prompted to install it during Dragon's
installation.
Nuance does not provide the .NET Framework with your
installation; you must download the installation file from
microsoft.com.
l A DVD-ROM drive if installing from disk
l An audio input device capable of 16-bit recording for
dictation
l An internet connection to connect to the Nuance
Management Center (NMC) Server
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