With the release of Windows Vista, we have received some questions about the compatibility of Bytescribe products with the new version of Windows, and about what issues might come up if you upgrade to Vista or get a new computer with Vista already installed.

At this point, all Bytescribe products are Vista compatible, although in some cases newer versions of drivers or software may be needed.  We've listed our products and services below, with their Vista compatibility, any issues that may arise, and links to any downloads that may be needed.

If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please feel free to call us at 408-987-5628 or to send an email to postmaster@bytescribe.com.

Product Compatibility List

DocShuttle Administrator - Vista compatible, if UAC is turned off (click here for instructions)
DocShuttle Dictator  - Vista compatible, if UAC is turned off (click here for instructions)
DocShuttle Transcriptionist  - Vista compatible, if UAC is turned off (click here for instructions)

DocShuttle Digital ASP Service - Vista compatible.  DocShuttle Digital sends files in the TrueSpeech .wav format, whose codec is not included with Windows Vista.  Users will need to install either the newest version of the WavPlayer from our Downloads page or the free TrueSpeech Codec Installer. 

Dongle license key - Vista compatible.  Dongle users will need to download and install the new Dongle drivers from our website at http://www.bytescribe.com/downloads/dongle_install.exe.

eShuttle Dictate  - Vista compatible
eShuttle Transcribe  - Vista compatible

Export Utility - Export Utility can convert files to a range of audio formats, including the TrueSpeech .wav format, which is not included with Windows Vista. In order to convert files to the TrueSpeech .wav format, you will need to download and run Bytescribe's free TrueSpeech Codec Installer from http://www.bytescribe.com/downloads/tsp_codec_install.exe.

Import Utility  - Vista compatible

Orator Digital Dictation Systems (including Dictation Kits, VoIP, Express, Pro, and Enterprise systems) - The Orator system itself is Vista Compatible, but the Help files are not currently viewable in Vista. Please view the Orator User's Manual on our Support page, or call us if you have questions regarding your Orator system. New versions of the Help files are being created at this time, and will be available for download when ready.

SwiftText  - Vista compatible

WavPlayer foot pedals - USB foot pedals are Vista compatible; Serial Port foot pedals are not recommended for use with Windows Vista.

WavPlayer software - Vista compatible.  The newest version of the WavPlayer will be needed in order to play TrueSpeech .wav files.