Fact · Dictation software
Nuance's install steps for Dragon Professional 16.1 start with running the Dragon.exe installer by double-clicking it; the installer then downloads and installs the required files.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“then double-click to run the installer. The installation begins immediately and the requested files are downloaded and installed.”
Dragon Professional 16.1 Release notes, Nuance Communications, Nuance Communications, Dragon Professional 16.1 help, n.d., Install or upgrade to Version 16.1, To install or upgrade.
Open the original- What it measures
- The steps tell you to close open programs and to turn off antivirus until the installation completes, and to install .NET Framework 4.8 if prompted.
- What it does not show
- The steps are for version 16.1. The page does not give a date.