Step #1: Attempt to enable the Kurzweil Taskbar process

1. Navigate into C:\Program Files (x86)\Kurzweil Educational Systems\Kurzweil 3000\Apps and launch 'KESITaskbar.exe'

2. Check to see if the Kurzweil Taskbar option now appears

3. If not, continue to Step #2


Step #2: Install and Register Microsoft Visual C++ packages

1. Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 (x86) and (x64) packages. Download links below:

2. From an elevated command prompt, type the below line and press enter:

  • regsvr32 "C:\Program Files (x86)\Kurzweil Educational Systems\Kurzweil 3000\Apps\KESIBand.dll"

3. You should receive a prompt that the registration attempt succeeded

4. Go back to Step #1 to attempt to launch and use 'KESITaskbar.exe'


This was a known issue when installing an early release of Kurzweil 3000 v20 and should be addressed when installing from the latest release found here: https://www.kurzweiledu.com/downloads/K3000_k3_2005_W_WebLicense.exe