Readable installation guide

Download options

With your Sensory Readable order you will have been provided 2 download links, one for an EXE installer and one for an MSI installer.

For an installation on your own PC, it is best to use the EXE installer as this will include an update checker that can be used to keep Readable up to date.

For a Network installation, use the MSI installer.

Installation of Readable on own PC

• If you already have the 30-day trial of Readable installed, you can either enter the 84-character licence code provided (copy & paste recommended) or follow the next steps which will overwrite the trial with the full version. If you have purchased a license but require an 84 character, then please request at [email protected] – however you can also use the Readable License download links sent to you, which would remove the demo version first.Both of these options give you a full version of Readable
• Download the ReadableSuite-NPU.EXE installer using the link you have been provided.
• Double click the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
• Readable is now ready to use. The video below shows the install process of the Readable Suite .exe installer.

Network Installation of Readable using Group Policy

General

The network installer (msi) does not require a licence key to be entered at any stage. Once installed, users will not be prompted to enter a licence key.

Prerequisites

• Windows Server with Active Directory (AD)
• Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
• Shared network folder accessible by all target machines
• The `ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi ` installer file
• Administrative privileges

Step 1: Prepare the MSI File

• Place the `ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi` file in a shared network folder (e.g., `\\ServerName\SharedFolder\ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi`).
• Ensure read permissions are granted to all users or computers that will install the software.

Step 2: Create a Group Policy Object (GPO)

• Open Group Policy Management Console (`gpmc.msc`).
• Right-click the Organizational Unit (OU) where the target computers reside.
• Select “Create a GPO in this domain and Link it here…”.
• Name the GPO (e.g., `Install_Readable`).

Step 3: Assign the MSI via Group Policy

• Right-click the new GPO and select Edit.
• Navigate to:
  Computer Configuration → Policies → Software Settings → Software Installation
• Right-click Software Installation → New → Package.
• Browse to the UNC path of the `.msi` file (e.g., `\\ServerName\SharedFolder\ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi`).
• Choose Assigned and click OK.

Step 4: Apply and Deploy

• On a target machine, run:
  gpupdate /force
• Reboot the machine. The Readable application will install automatically at startup.

Network Installation of Readable using Microsoft Intune

Prerequisites

• Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) subscription
• Admin access to Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center
• ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi` installer file
• Devices enrolled in Intune and running Windows 10/11

Step 1: Prepare the MSI File

• Place the `ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi` file on your local machine or a secure location for upload.

Step 2: Sign in to Microsoft Intune

• Go to https://endpoint.microsoft.com
• Sign in with your admin credentials.

Step 3: Add the MSI App

• In the left-hand menu, go to Apps → Windows → + Add.
• Choose App type: Line-of-business app.
• Click Select.

Step 4: Configure App Information

• Under App package file, click Select file and upload your `ReadableSuite-NPNU[-SECURE].msi` file.
• Intune will auto-populate some fields. Fill in the rest:
  – Name: Readable
  – Description: Text-to-Speech toolbar
  – Publisher: Sensory App House Ltd.
  – Category (optional): Assistive Technology
• Click Next.

Step 5: Assign the App

• Under Assignments, choose who should receive the app:
  – Required: Automatically installs on selected devices/users.
  – Available for enrolled devices: Users can install from the Company Portal.
• Click Next.

Step 6: Review and Create

• Review your settings.
• Click Create to deploy the app.

Step 7: Monitor Deployment

• Go to Apps → Monitor to track installation status.