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Install and Set Up NextGen® Direct-to-Desktop

Before you begin

To use Direct to Desktop in NextGen® Mobile, you must be a NextGen® Mobile plus user.
You can install NextGen® Direct-to-Desktop (D2D) on your desktop and set up Direct to Desktop in NextGen® Mobile to dictate text directly into desired locations.
  1. To download NextGen® Direct-to-Desktop, do one of the following:
    The NextGenD2D.msi installer file is downloaded.
  2. Locate the downloaded file and double-click to open.
    A message appears warning that running the application can risk your personal computer.
  3. Select More info, and then select Run anyway.
    The NextGen D2D Setup window opens.
    D2D setup window

  4. Select Next.
  5. To install NextGen® Direct-to-Desktop to the default location, select Next, or to install NextGen® Direct-to-Desktop to your desired location, select Change, select the destination folder in Look in, and then select OK.
  6. Select Next.
    D2D Setup Install window

  7. To review or change the installation settings, select Back, and repeat the steps 5 and 6.
  8. Select Install.
    A message appears to confirm the installation.
  9. To proceed, select Yes.
  10. To complete the installation, select Finish.
    The NextGen D2D application icon appears on the desktop and the Windows® Start menu.
  11. To open the application, select NextGen D2D .
    The NextGen D2D window opens.
    NextGen D2D window

  12. To set up NextGen® Direct-to-Desktop for dictation, open NextGen® Mobile.
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