Manually Removing User Profiles After Uninstalling Dragon Naturally Speaking

When you remove Delete User Profiles Directory in Dragon Naturally Speaking, not all user files go away. Leftover bits might stay on your computer. It could be an issue if you clear all data for privacy. After taking Dragon Naturally Speaking off, here is a step-by-step guide to removing user files by hand.

Delete User Profiles Directory

First, remove all user profiles from Dragon NaturallySpeaking primary directory. Take these actions:

1. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E.
2. Go to the directories listed below: Users at C:\ProgramData\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking15.
3. The path may differ if you have a different version (like NaturallySpeaking14 for the 14th version).
4. Go to the Users folder. There, you’ll find subfolders for each user profile. Pick these folders, then delete them.

Delete User Profile Folders

Dragon Naturally Speaking may store profile data in locations other than the main user profile directory. The steps to locate and delete data are as follows:

1. Navigate to C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking15.
2. Replace [Your Username] with your actual Windows username.
3. Delete the entire NaturallySpeaking15 folder.

Sometimes, the AppData folder is hidden. After That, you can display it by following the below steps:

1. Navigate to the “View” tab in File Explorer
2. Check the “Hidden items” box.

Remove Registry Entries (Optional)

Above all Use caution when editing the Windows registry, as it can be dangerous. Make mistakes that could damage your system. The following registry entries can be removed about Dragon NaturallySpeaking if you are cautious and confident:

1. To open the Run dialog, press the Windows + R key
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking.
4. Delete any keys related to the user profiles you want to remove.
5. Additionally, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking and delete relevant keys.

Remember to always make a registry backup before making any changes. You can accomplish this by saving the file to a secure location and choosing “File”> “Export” in the Registry Editor.

FAQs:

Question:- Which registry path contains Dragon user profiles?

Answer:- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking.

Question:- Can editing the registry harm my system?

Answer:- Yes, incorrect changes can potentially harm your system.

Question:- Why should I manually remove user profiles?

Answer:- To ensure all remnants of the software are completely deleted.

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