Transfer Nuance Dragon Software to New Computer

If you want to move Dragon Naturally Speaking to a new computer on your own, here’s a simple guide to help you through the process:

1. Prepare Both Computers:

   • Make sure your old and new computers are connected to a reliable network.
   • Ensure you have administrative privileges on both machines.

2. Locate Installation Files on the Old Computer:

   • Find the Dragon Naturally Speaking installation files on your old computer. They’re usually in “C:\Program Files (x86)\Nuance” or a similar location.

3. Backup Your Dragon User Profile:

   • Save all your personalized settings, custom commands, word lists, and voice files by creating a backup of your Dragon user profile.
   • Navigate to “C:\Users[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Nuance\NaturallySpeakingXX” (XX represents the version number).

4. Copy to External Storage:

   • Transfer the entire folder from step 3 to an external storage device like a USB flash drive or an external hard drive. This will be used for the new computer.

5. Install Dragon Naturally Speaking on the New Computer:

   • Use the installation files from step 2 to install Dragon Naturally Speaking on your new computer.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions, ensuring you choose the same version as on your old computer.

6. Connect External Storage to the New Computer:

   • Once the installation is complete, connect the external storage device with your Dragon user profile backup to the new computer.

7. Locate Folder on the New Computer:

   • Find the folder mentioned in step 3 on the new computer: “C:\Users[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Nuance\NaturallySpeakingXX”.

8. Create a Backup:

   • Rename the existing folder by adding “_backup” to the end of the folder name.

9. Paste Copied Folder:

   • Copy the entire folder from the external storage device (from Step 4) and paste it into the location mentioned in Step 7.

10. Launch Dragon Naturally Speaking on the New Computer:

    • Open Dragon Naturally Speaking on the new computer, and you should see your personalized settings, customizations, and voice files from the old computer.

Steps to ensure the transfer nuance license Dragon.

To ensure a smooth transfer of your software to a new device, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Connect an External Drive to Your Computer:

   • Make sure to use a high-speed flash drive or an external drive for transferring files. This ensures a quick and efficient process.

2. Access the Software Profile on Your Old Computer:

   • Navigate to the software profile on your old computer, which you can typically find in the toolbar.

3. Export Old Files to the External Drive:

Select the specific profile you want to transfer and then send it to the external drive. This step ensures that all necessary files are securely copied for the transfer.

Another method to transfer Nuance Dragon to a new computer.

To ensure a smooth installation of your software without any issues, follow these steps for transferring Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking from one computer to another. The process consists of two parts:

Part One: Profile Transfer

1. Install the Software on Your New Computer:

   • Start by installing the software on your new computer to enable its operation.

2. Connect and Copy the External Drive:

   • Plug in the external drive containing the software data that you’ve copied. This step ensures the necessary files are accessible for the transfer.

3. Import New Files into the Software Profile:

   • Copy or import the data from the software to get the desired profile on your new device.

4. Close and Restart the Software:

   • Simply close and restart the software on your new computer to run it just like you did on your old computer.

For a seamless process, make sure to use a high-speed flash drive. Once you’ve completed these steps and run the software, you’ll likely see a popup window prompting you to use the recommended settings. Configure these settings for a convenient user experience with the software.