Fact · Dictation software
4.8version
Dragon Professional 16 needs Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.8 or later, which Nuance says you must download from Microsoft if it is not installed.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.8 or later.”
Dragon Professional 16 Release notes, Nuance Communications, Nuance Communications, Dragon Professional 16 help, 2023, System requirements, Other.
Open the original- What it measures
- Windows 10 and 11 usually include .NET Framework already, and the Dragon installer prompts you if it is missing.
- What it does not show
- The page does not give a download link for .NET Framework.