DT Trainer Program Support

You Should Upgrade to the Current Version:

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Check the version number that appears on the top title bar of the DT Trainer Administration program (Example). If your version is prior to 2.5.1, then you should update your copy of the DT Trainer.

Upgrading from version 2.0 and higher:

1. Download the patch: DT Trainer 2.5.1 Patch(25 MB)
2. Save the file to a specific location (desktop is easiest to find)
3. Double-Click the downloaded file to launch the patch
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your DT Trainer installation

Upgrading from versions older than 2.0:

1. DT Trainer has very low system requirements, but if you have a really old computer check our System Requirements Page.
2. Make sure your computer is up to date. Run Windows Update.
3. Download and Run the Full DT Trainer install: DT Trainer 2.5.1 Full Installation (491 MB)

DT Trainer Content Patch

Use this patch to preform a bulk update to your DT Trainer, best suited for IT departments updating multiple DT Trainers. Single installation users should use the auto-update feature.

Updates Report Tool

The following tool displays new and updated activities that have been released after the expiration of your updates and support agreement.

Troubleshooting and Tutorials

Installation Information Registration Information General Troubleshooting Registration Troubleshooting Error Messages Using DT Trainer with Deep Freeze

Auto-Update Tutorial Moving DT Trainer to a New Computer Cloning a Program Video Problems Do You Have a 32 or 64 bit Operating System?

Third-Party Software

• VLC Media Player – If you install VLC you do not need any other 3rd party software
• Shockwave 11 Full
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Flash Player
• Java 6.26

Training Videos

No time to read manuals? The videos quickly get you started using the software and are especially great for people who do not feel confident about their computer skills.

DT Trainer Tools

Download Training Videos (42MB)
This self extracting zip file contains the training video presentation. Right click on the above link and save the “.exe” file onto your hard drive.

Download DT Trainer Shortcut Creator (36KB)
This program allows you to create shortcuts fro the DT Trainer on your desktop and in your start menu. Use this if you have accidentally deleted the shortcuts that were originally created during installation.

Download the Manual Uninstaller (40KB)
This tool will remove all traces of the DT Trainer from your computer. It gives you the option to copy your student data to the desktop, so you don’t lose all of the profiles that have been created.

Download Name Sound Files Tool (164KB)
We have created a new tool to make name file integration easier than ever! Download the name file installer program, then run the program and follow the instructions that are given to complete the integration process. (View List of Recorded Names)

Useful Documents

DT Trainer Teaching Methods (PDF) The DT Trainer is becoming known as a valuable tool to help teach individuals with autism and other learning disabilities. The DT Trainer Teaching Methods cover the educational problem and effective teaching methods when performed by people and how these methods can also be performed by computers. DT Trainer Users Guide (PDF) This PDF file is an electronic copy of the user’s guide for the DT Trainer version 2.0.x. If you would like to view a specific document in the user guide please refer to the links on the right.

DT Trainer Quick Start Instructions (PDF) DT Trainer Quick Start Features (PDF) Registration Instructions v2.0.5.5+ (PDF) DT Trainer Switch Support v2.0.7+ (PDF) DT Trainer Test/Assessment Feature (PDF) Recent Update History PDF