I have had this foot pedal for 3 months now. I am transcribing digital files from my computer and was having to do all the pausing by hand, which made my typing time triple the actual spoken time. I am using the free Express Scribe software with it. Express Scribe automatically recognizes this foot pedal, so there was nothing to install. The only issue I have had is with the ES software which does not recognize the foot pedal after I have shut down my computer. All I have to do is have it reinstall and customize the buttons for my own use. Years ago, I used a tape dictation machine with a foot pedal, so this is like getting my old machine back.