This page is dedicated to the installation process for the new Dragon Medical One.
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The installation method will depend heavily on your environment. If you are in a complex environment; use virtualization; connect to remote servers; or just aren't sure which installation process to follow, please give us a call. We offer complimentary installation assistance to each of our customers.
Dragon must be installed on Windows. If you are on a Mac, you will need to install Windows Parallels. Configuring Parallels is outside the scope of our work, but you can start a 14-day trial with the button below.
Working with a web-based EHR/EMR or want to dictate into websites like Gmail? You'll need these.
In order to unlock the full power of Dragon with websites and web-based applications, you must use the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browsers along with the extensions for Dragon. The extensions allow your dictation to go directly into the browser-based application and use of commands such as "select <text>" and "scratch that". Windows Nt 4.0 Simulator
The first time Dragon runs after installing the extensions, you will need to close and restart all instances of your browsers for it to work properly. If text isn't going into the sites as expected, try restarting your computer. If you still encounter issues, give us a call at 833-341-1411. Windows NT 4
This extension is meant for Google Chrome only. Journey into the Past: Exploring the Windows NT 4
Windows NT 4.0 was the "professional" version of Windows. Unlike Windows 95/98, which ran on top of MS-DOS, NT was a 32-bit operating system designed for workstations and servers. People look for simulators today for several reasons:
For a true "simulator" experience where you can install software and save your progress, virtualization is the best route.
Journey into the Past: Exploring the Windows NT 4.0 Simulator Experience
You may find yourself stuck in 16-color VGA mode until you install the specific "Guest Additions" or video drivers for your emulator. Final Thoughts
Limited performance; cannot save files easily; no internet access within the "guest" OS. 2. VirtualBox and VMware (The Gold Standard)
Because NT 4.0 is a complete operating system, "simulation" usually happens through or browser-based emulation . 1. Browser-Based Simulators (Instant Access)
You will need an ISO file (disk image) of Windows NT 4.0 and a "Boot Floppy" image, as the original NT 4.0 discs were often not bootable on their own.
Once you have your Windows NT 4.0 simulator running, make sure to check out these hallmark features:
Running legacy CAD software, early versions of Visual Studio, or classic games that require NT stability.
Hearing the startup chime and seeing the classic gray taskbar.
This section is meant for IT administrators deploying to large environments; virtualized environments; remote servers; mixed local / remote environments; or users with specific EHR/EMR incompatibilities.
We intentionally delay updating our "latest" standalone deployment packages to ensure stability. As such, they are frequently behind the actual latest release.
Dragon requires .NET Framework 4.8 or higher. Microsoft Edge WebView 2 is also required for some context menus to operate properly.
You may place the extracted files anywhere on the target machine, however, we recommend using
C:\Program Files\Nuance\Dragon Medical One\{version}\. The main executable is SoD.exe.
Please create a shortcut to SoD.exe for your user and name the shortcut to Dragon Medical One. Do not
rename the actual executable or the software will fail to launch.
Contact us to get access to deployment packages.
Windows NT 4.0 was the "professional" version of Windows. Unlike Windows 95/98, which ran on top of MS-DOS, NT was a 32-bit operating system designed for workstations and servers. People look for simulators today for several reasons:
For a true "simulator" experience where you can install software and save your progress, virtualization is the best route.
Journey into the Past: Exploring the Windows NT 4.0 Simulator Experience
You may find yourself stuck in 16-color VGA mode until you install the specific "Guest Additions" or video drivers for your emulator. Final Thoughts
Limited performance; cannot save files easily; no internet access within the "guest" OS. 2. VirtualBox and VMware (The Gold Standard)
Because NT 4.0 is a complete operating system, "simulation" usually happens through or browser-based emulation . 1. Browser-Based Simulators (Instant Access)
You will need an ISO file (disk image) of Windows NT 4.0 and a "Boot Floppy" image, as the original NT 4.0 discs were often not bootable on their own.
Once you have your Windows NT 4.0 simulator running, make sure to check out these hallmark features:
Running legacy CAD software, early versions of Visual Studio, or classic games that require NT stability.
Hearing the startup chime and seeing the classic gray taskbar.
If the installation requirements are met and launching the application results in "The specified server URL cannot be reached", you may need to add exceptions to the Internet Options > Trusted Sites or open the firewall port 443, if closed. Exceptions that should be added are:
If the error still persists, it may be due to outdated certifications. Perform all Windows updates and see this article for more information.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Installation and Administration Guide.
In addition to free technical support, we also offer complimentary one-on-one training sessions for our licensed Dragon users and their IT / support staff. If you have any questions or would like to book a training session, please give us a call at 833-341-1411.