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Windows 7 vs. DocQScribe help! - sscott

Posted: Aug 10, 2012

I have a job offer from one of the Nationals. Previously my employer supplied my equipment, but now I have to purchase my own. DocQScribe is the platform for the account I will be assigned to. In their specs, they said I needed a 32-bit OS, but all I can find is 64-bit unless I spend a fortune on a custom system. (My personal computer is a Mac, so no joy there). I've been advised that Win7 can be switched to run either 32 or 64 bit. Will this work with DQS, or am I doomed to spend WAY too much money on a custom machine? Need valid, experienced answers ASAP or I may lose my shot at the job. Thanks!

This is a complicated question - MT

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If you are referring to MModal, I can offer some info. Maybe 2/3 of the regions are now on DQS7 or 7.1 which will run on Windows7. The rest of us, me included, are still on DQS6.1 which will only run on WindowsXP, ie 32-bit OS. DQS6.1 will not run on Windows7. I have gotten around that by using VMware, a virtual computer running XP. I would be sure to ask the recruiter what area you will be assigned to and which version of DQS you will be on. I would not waste my time or money buying an older computer for just a few months of work, because in a few months (or so I am told) we will all be on DQS7. Hope this helps!

VMware is free, not hard to set up, but requires a copy of XP to install as the OS. I had already bought Windows Virtual XP and it didn't work, but I used that as the operating system for the VMware, so only about 99 bucks total.

Not MModal - sscott

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It's not MModal, it's Superior Global. I've e-mailed the recruiter, but have not received a response yet. So, if I purchase a copy of XP (if I can find it!), and install VMware, the older version of DQS will run on the 64-bit machine? I'm not terribly tech-savvy.

Yes - MT

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I am not the most tech savvy person either, but it worked out okay for me. Someone on this board helped me actually. Maybe you could go back in the archives, maybe late last year or so, don't know if they go back that far. Its like having 2 computers on 1 desktop. The virtual XP computer opens in a separate window. Needs at least 4 gb of RAM, 2 for Windows7 and 2 for XP.

Footpedal issues? - sscott

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I found an older post that stated their foot pedal would not operate in XP mode. Have also seen comments that sometimes the full audio doesn't download on a 64 bit machine. Have you experienced either of these problems, or have they been resolved? Thanks SO much for your help!!!

Yes, that was the issue with Windows XP Pro - MT

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That is what happened to me. I bought the Windows XP Pro that would allow a Windows virtual computer that cost 99 bucks. The footpedal would not work with that virtual computer. That's why I ended up with VMware. It all worked out since I used the XP Mode OS for the VMware. If you can get a copy of XP off Ebay or some other place, it may be cheaper. I didn't plan it that way, but it worked. I've never had any problems with the audio not downloading. Sometimes if I do not shut off the VM in the right way, I have to reattach the foot pedal, but it only takes a few clicks.

Sorry, it was Windows 7 Pro and XP mode - within that

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Forgive, it was awhile back and my memory is not so good. I got the Windows 7 Professional upgrade that included XP mode, a virtual computer running XP and the footpedal did not work there.

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