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How to install MSU licensed Kurzweil 3000 on your computer
- Create an online account with the Kurzweil Firefly Service
- Download the appropriate version of K3000 for your computer
- Install the K3000 on your computer.
Creating a Kurzweil account
To register for a Kurzweil account, please fill out the form at
https://accounts.fireflybykurzweil.com/fireflyweb/account/register.do?coordinator=TUlLMzpTVFVERU5U
Making a more memorable username
Upon completing your registration, log into http://fireflybykurzweil.com using your newly created ID and password. Kurzweil 3000 usernames and passwords are randomly generated. If you would like to change your login info to something you can more easily remember, you can do so by clicking the profile tab and filling out the form.
Downloading the Kurzweil 3000 installer for your computer
To download K3000 application, please use your MSU email address to send an email to k3000@rcpd.msu.edu. After you send the request email, you will receive an email response within ten minutes with free downloading instructions.
The Kurzweil 3000 software for the PC can be downloaded from https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3win
Software for the mac is available at https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3mac
At MSU, we are using the Web License installer. Be sure you download the Web license installer as the others will not work. Optional voice packs are also available for download. Please note, the installer and voice pack files are rather large, and could take quite some time to download.
Installing Kurzweil 3000
Once the file is downloaded, you can begin the setup by clicking on the Kurzweil 3000 installer file located in your downloads folder. Follow the installer’s prompts to complete the process. You may also install any additional voice pack files in the same fashion.
Logging in and first time use
After the program has been installed, you can open the app, and log in with the username and password you created earlier. You can also access Kurzweil 3000 from your mobile devices by logging into http://kurzweil3000.com
For question or help contact:
Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (517) 353-9642 www.rcpd.msu.edu