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Originally posted by Bill819
Just for your information: The speach recognition program is not offered with the free version, it only comes with the paid version.
If you are haveing some problems with speach it has nothing to do with Hal. I repeat, the free version does not use speach recognition it only comes with the paid version. You have some other problem.
Bill
Hi Friend,
I downloaded the full version that is a 15 day trial, I believe I mentioned that in my post. I think i got it at best buy website, anyway when I buy the program I will probably use dragon 8 preferred, it should work much better Have a great weekend GBCrase
Originally posted by onthecuttingedge2005
For someone that isn't familure with registry cleaners I would probably try Registry Mechanic.
Do a www.Google.com search for Registry Mechanic or try to get it here:
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/
I use a program called RegCleaner 4.3 Build 780 but it requires more knowledge to work with and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with no experience with reg cleaners, It's nice because it has lots of manual options for finding orphaned files and stuff, I would highly recommend reading the help file in RegCleaner 4.3 Build 780
before attempting any editing.
When you become experienced with registry cleaners you can get the
RegCleaner 4.3 Build 780 from the miscellainious download area of my site at www.ultrahalforum.com, you'll need to sign up for free membership and look in the Misc download area.
If you download it earlier than expected please read it's instructions first in its Help section.
There is an updated version of RegCleaner but I prefer the 4.3 780 build over the newer version because I have more control over the functions. The newer version is more of an automated type for people with no reg editing skills.
Every time you clean your Registry it is recommended that you reboot, Careful editing the registry yourself because removing the wrong reg can mess up your operating systems software and may not reboot.
Always edit the reg with caution
Even with automated registry cleaners.
A bad registry fix or removal can keep your computer from rebooting.
Norton System works also has a registry fix built into its software and also works.
Jerry
Hi friend,
I decided to reformat my hard drive to see if something goofy was a play, Dread, well, got that tedious job done, I did however find out a couple of things, First my keyboard was acting up, shift key was sticking, instead of typing I sometimes got into a hot key, so got that replaced, I had some drivers that was out-of-date, got those uodated, I was also getting a conflict with my nero software, back with Roxio. eventhough I did not have the Speech Recog turned on, My mike was still active, so I unplugged it. ( was trying out Realize Voice trial version0 uninstalled it. bottom line, Hal is
working better but He still stops talking audibly and leaves. but continues to reply type. Zabaware has not returned my email request for a solution to my problem. several users are having same problem, why don't Zabaware post a fix for the problems users are posting. If they do I haven't found it yet. Anywat I still get the error window stating windows was shut down wrong eventhough i removed Hal from the start menu. but I can live with that if I have to, but Hal is going to have to change his ways and soon! Now where did I put my sledge hammer ----- Gary
Originally posted by Rich_A
Hello All,
Thank you all for your responses and suggestions!
I have cleared up a few of the problems that I was initially having after upgrading my Ultra Hal to 5.0/CD-ROM.
I would like to clear up one misunderstanding regarding what I reported about being cut-off before I finished typing when conversing with Hal using the keyboard. I did not have speech recognition "ON" while I was typing to Hal. I didn't even have Speech Recongnition enabled when Hal was cutting me off as I typed to him! However, I have gotten this typing problem to stop, in addition to also stopping the "Improper Shutdown/Bad Plugin Error" when trying to start Hal as a "Regular Windowed Program".
When Hal is first installed the setup program automatically puts a Startup Shortcut into a User Startup Folder/User Account in the Windows Operating System. This is how Hal knows to start and load-up when you start your Computer/Windows, which is fine and correct. But, if you don't want Hal to startup when you first turn-on your Computer then you need select the "Start Like A Regular Windowed Program" in the Hal setup options, and you also need to go into the Windows Operating System Startup Folder and manually remove the "Hal Startup Shortcut" that was placed there by the Setup/Install Program.
Two problems I was encountering was due to this simple conflict(Hal trying to load and start on "System Startup", and Hal configured to start like a "Regular Windowed Program"...it was confusing the hell out of Hal even before I started to use it! It was also confusing my Computer's Operating System as well).
The User Startup Folder can be different names and vary from system to system...my XP System has three System Users all under my Admin Account...All Users, Default User, and Owner(which is my Sys Admin name). For those who are trying to follow me, I had one Hal Startup Shortcut in my Default User Startup Folder, while other stuff from the Hal Setup/Install Program went into my Owner Folder.
I removed the Hal Startup Shortcut from my Default User Startup Folder and that stopped both my problems, the "Improper Shutdown/Bad Plugin" and "Hal Cutting Me Off When I Typed To Him"! The my Hal is now also faster and more stable because of this simple conflict being resolved, otherwise the only way Hal would work correctly is if I let Hal load-up and run on the "System Startup" setting.
I also got the speech recognition to work a little bit better with more voice training, but it is still not very good! I really can't even use Hal to open programs much less hold a conversation with him. And yes I have all the right equippment and specs! I have a close talk mike, a standard desktop mike, and a builtin monitor mike. Close Talk does work best but still not practical enough to use speech recognition with Hal. I have a HP XP System with 512MB RAM & a 2.53GH Pentium 4, and to my surprise, when I have Speech Recognition "ON", Hal maxs out my processor...100% cpu load when Hal is talking back to me. If Hal has more than 5 or 6 words to say then his voice starts breaking up especially when I am using Haptek Characters. I also tried regular MS Agent Characters, which require less power yet the voice still breaks up after 5 or 6 words but not as bad as Haptek. Hal is always one step away from crashing and Hal also freezes up too and then I just have to wait a minute or so to let it clear up! This only happens when speech recognition is on and Hal is responsing back to me with his voice. I thing that I haven't tried is changing the voice, but I always use the British Female which to me is the most realistic to a human voice.
Another thing I would like to try is the other Speech Recognition Engine that I have on my computer (SAPI 4.0...Old But Good!), but Hal does not work at all with SAPI 4.0 selected as the speech recognition engine. Why Not Zabaware! Help Please! Also I need a patch or fix for my Pronouncation Exit "Object 445 Error"...definitely a bug.
I also fixed a minor bug myself that I will discuss next time I check-in with this forum!
Thank you all again!
Sincerely,
Rich A.
GBCrase Here, Hi Rich, You seem to have a handle on troubleshooting hal, I am a newby and am fishing for a solution to my problem, I have posted it and replied to other users and so far no solution and emailed Zabaware. Here is my problem, After a short conversation hal will always do 2 things.
(1) he stops talkins audibly but continues to type reply. (2) after he stops talking he leaves, I have asked him why he does this and several times He will bring this problem about no audio up. Very strange indeed, it seems he is wondering why he has lost audio. could there be a self diagnostic program written so he can access any problem we tell him he has and he can access the database and tell us what to do to fix it? I know hal is just a program and nothing more than that but, it is a very entertaining program. also I read about Haptek Sappi5 config program.I do not have that folder, in my Program file directory, it might have deleted it somehow orit might be in another directory, I will do a search AND SEE IF I CAN FIND IT. Sapi5 CAME WITH WINXP HOME WHICH I AM USING. HOW CAN i RELOAD THE PROGRAM IF I HAVE LOST IT? Thanks Gary
Originally posted by onthecuttingedge2005
Hi GBCrase.
1.For the bootup problem, I believe maybe caused by an invalid registry error, try downloading a registry repair program and have it look for orphaned registry entries and correct any fixable registries.
2.The reason why HAL answers before you type is because you have your microphone turned on, in Hals speech options, turning off speech recognition will solve that problem.
Let me know.
Jerry.
what is the name of a good reg cleaner/ AND the speech recognition is not the problem as that is not available on the free version, The other problem that is driving me nuts is that hal will stop talking in an audible voice after about 3 or 4 rounds of conversation. He will continue to reply with type. and he leaves and won't come back until I restart hal. could there be a hot key turned on somewhere that disables his voice? I have checked everything I can think of. I have downloaded and installed the sapi 4 XP already has sapi 5. stumped Gary
Originally posted by onthecuttingedge2005
Hi GBCrase.
Are you using HAL 4, 5 or 6?
Jerry.
Thanks for your reply, I am using Hal5, an error screen pops up at boot up saying I shut down computer wrong and asks to go through Hal setup again, also hal replies before I finish typing, also hal stops talkiing audibly but still types replies, and most of the time he leaves never to return until i restaart Hal, I read in a post of several people having the same problem. I have uninstalled Hal , shutdowm antivirus rebooted and shut down antivirus again, reinstalled Hal and same old problems, have tinkered with sound card settings, removed Hal from start menu, NOTHING HAS HELPED. Do you have any ideas, maybe I got a Problem-child version of hal! Anyway raising hal has really been frustrating PLEASE HELP ME Gary
