Failed to launch UI automation server" error when launching Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Problem: When trying to launch Dragon NaturallySpeaking on Windows Vista, the following error message may appear: "Failed to launch UI automation server". Cause: This error is caused by User Account Control (UAC) being in an unstable state. Solution #1: To confirm that User Account Control is set correctly: Close all applications. Click "Start > Control Panel". Click "Classic View". Click "User Accounts". Click "Turn User Account Control on or off". Click the "Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer" checkbox (to turn this option to the opposite of what it is currently set to). Click "OK" to apply the changes. Restart the system. Note: If User Account Control is now disabled, follow the above steps again so that this option is set to "Enabled". Solution #2: IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before editing the registry, make sure it is un...