Read & Write Pronounciation Tutor window won’t open

This article applies to Windows Vista.

Problem

You are unable to get the Pronunciation Tutor window to open in Texthelp Read &  Write.

Solution

1. Click Start, right click Computer and click Properties.
2. On the left, click Advanced system settings.
3. Underneath where it says Performance, click Settings.
4. Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.
5. make sure the option “Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only” is selected.

If it already is set and you still have problems, you can Disable DEP as an alternative solution.