How to install WhisperJot on Windows
On Windows, install WhisperJot with the per-user WhisperJot-<version>-setup.exe from FastProducts LLC. It needs no administrator account and does not require a separate .NET runtime. The app lives in the system tray.
Windows versions WhisperJot supports
The site requirements table lists Windows 10 22H2 64-bit x64. The installer enforces Windows 10 1607 or later. Windows 11 ARM64 runs via x64 emulation. Windows 10 ARM is not supported.
WhisperJot is signed by FastProducts LLC. In the first days after a release, SmartScreen may warn — choose More info, then Run anyway.
How to install WhisperJot on Windows
The installer is an Inno Setup EXE named WhisperJot-<version>-setup.exe. It is per-user, so you do not need an admin prompt. The build is self-contained; you do not install .NET separately. After setup, look for WhisperJot in the system tray. Sign-in is required to download and inside the app. A local model downloads on first use.
- Download WhisperJot-<version>-setup.exe from the download page.
- If SmartScreen appears, choose More info, then Run anyway.
- Finish the per-user installer and sign in when the app opens.
- Confirm WhisperJot is in the system tray, then dictate with Ctrl+Alt+Space (the default chord).
How to uninstall WhisperJot on Windows
Uninstall via Windows Settings → Apps. Then delete the %LOCALAPPDATA%\WhisperJot folder yourself if you want the database, models, and logs gone too. The uninstaller does not claim to remove that folder for you.
Straight answers.
Do I need administrator rights to install WhisperJot on Windows?
No. The Windows installer is per-user and does not require an administrator account. The app is self-contained, so you do not install a separate .NET runtime. It lives in the system tray after setup. Sign-in is required to download and to use the app. If SmartScreen warns shortly after a release, choose More info, then Run anyway on the signed FastProducts LLC installer.
Does WhisperJot run on Windows ARM PCs?
Windows 11 ARM64 can run WhisperJot through x64 emulation. Windows 10 ARM is not supported. For Intel and AMD PCs, use 64-bit x64 Windows 10 or Windows 11. The installer enforces Windows 10 1607 or later; the site requirements table lists Windows 10 22H2 64-bit x64 as the documented baseline.
How do I remove WhisperJot completely from Windows?
Uninstall WhisperJot from Settings → Apps. That removes the application. To delete remaining data, remove the %LOCALAPPDATA%\WhisperJot folder, which holds the database, downloaded models, and logs. Keep that folder if you only wanted to remove the app and still need history or models later.
Updated 2026-09-01
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