Should I remove Microsoft Text To Speech Engine?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Ahead Media software
Microsoft Text To Speech Engine
from Ahead Media software, Inc.
Overview
Microsoft Text To Speech Engine is a software program developed by Ahead Media software. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 6.46 MB (6,771,712 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 38% of users of Microsoft Text To Speech Engine come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.nero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\microsoft shared\speech
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{647B6F8B-645C-4992-99D8-49202C689C05}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.46 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft Text To Speech Engine
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sapi.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Windows(TM) Operating System (SAPI 5)
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sapisvr.exe (by Microsoft) - SAPISVR 5
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spcommon.dll - Microsoft® Speech Engine (Microsoft Speech SR/TTS Common Library)
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spttseng.dll
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spcplui.dll
How do I remove Microsoft Text To Speech Engine?
You can uninstall Microsoft Text To Speech Engine from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Microsoft Text To Speech Engine, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft Text To Speech Engine.
Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
61.11% |
|
| Windows 7 |
22.22% |
|
| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
61.11% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
11.11% |
|
| Windows Seven Black Editi... |
5.56% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.56% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.56% |
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Geography
37.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.50% |
| Spain |
8.33% |
| Canada |
8.33% |
| Italy |
8.33% |
| Hong Kong |
4.17% |
| Belgium |
4.17% |
| France |
4.17% |
| Norway |
4.17% |
| Indonesia |
4.17% |
| Germany |
4.17% |
| Poland |
4.17% |
| Hungary |
4.17% |
| United Kingdom |
4.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
21.43% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
21.43% |
|
| Medion |
14.29% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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| American Megatrends |
14.29% |
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| NEC |
7.14% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.14% |
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Common models |
| USTEK COMPUTER INC P5W DH... |
8.33% |
|
| Packard Bell imedia S3210 |
8.33% |
|
| MICRO-STAR INTERANTIONAL ... |
8.33% |
|
| MEDION WAM2020 |
8.33% |
|
| Medion Akoya P7818 |
8.33% |
|
| HP-Pavilion RX885AA-ABA a... |
8.33% |
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