OFFXP: You Are Prompted to Install Speech Recognition Components After Upgrade from Beta 2 to RC1 (282486)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office XP Professional
  • Microsoft Excel 2002
  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
  • Microsoft Publisher 2002
  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Microsoft Office XP Small Business
  • Microsoft Office XP Standard
  • Microsoft Office XP Students and Teachers
  • Microsoft Office XP Developer

This article was previously published under Q282486

SYMPTOMS

When you open an Office XP program after you upgrade from Beta 2 to RC1, you are prompted to install the speech recognition components. If you select No, the speech recognition components begin installing anyway. If you select Cancel, the program may crash.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the speech recognition components were installed in the original Beta 2, and you did not install the speech recognition components when you installed the RC1 upgrade.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, install the Alternative User Input feature. To do this, follow the steps that are appropriate for your computer's operating system.

Microsoft Windows XP

  1. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs. Select Microsoft Office XP, and then click Change.
  3. In the Maintenance Mode dialog box, click Add or Remove Features, and then click Next.
  4. Click the plus sign (+) to expand Office Shared Features.
  5. Click Alternative User Input, and then click Run from My Computer.

Microsoft Windows 2000

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs. Select Microsoft Office XP, and then click Change or Remove Programs.
  3. In the Maintenance Mode dialog box, click Add or Remove Features, and then click Next.
  4. Click the plus sign (+) to expand Office Shared Features.
  5. Click Alternative User Input, and then click Run from My Computer.

Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. Select Microsoft Office XP.
  4. In the Maintenance Mode dialog box, select Add or Remove Features.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Click the plus sign (+) to expand Office Shared Features.
  7. Click Alternative User Input, and then click Run from My Computer.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/6/2005
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