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Zabaware Forums => Speech Technology => Topic started by: tvscum on November 12, 2005, 11:46:40 pm

Title: No Speech in Windows XP - none at all
Post by: tvscum on November 12, 2005, 11:46:40 pm

I tried installing Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech Reader in my XP machine.  I don't get any speech at all.  I really want to use this program for AOL Instant Messenger, but nothing happens.  It won't even talk when I type text directly into the program window.

When I go to the control panel under the "speech" icon I do not see anything installed except the standard Windows Sam voice.

I have tried uninstalling and re-installing the software twice.

An suggestions?

Title: No Speech in Windows XP - none at all
Post by: tvscum on November 13, 2005, 12:32:51 pm

Okay, I got the program talking by installing SAPI4 engine from Microsoft.  Now, the voice works for everyting EXCEPT AOL Instant Messenger.

Any tips on making it work with AIM?

Thanks...

Title: No Speech in Windows XP - none at all
Post by: Dr.Benway on November 13, 2005, 01:04:15 pm

I am curious to know why you think it should be working with Messenger?

Title: No Speech in Windows XP - none at all
Post by: tvscum on November 13, 2005, 02:21:02 pm

from the Zabaware home page:

"The Ultra Hal Text-to-Speech reader is compatible with the AOL, AIM, ICQ, and MSN Messenger clients."

Everything else seems to be working now, but no speech with AIM.