TN AppSvr206 Installing handwriting recognition software on Windows Server 2008 R2
Last updated: March 17th, 2026Description
- Author: Brian Schneider
- Published: March 17th, 2026
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Description
This article from InSource shows how to install handwriting recognition software for Server 2008. Sometimes this feature can prevent an Application Server import from completing if it is missing.
- Author: Joseph Hefner
- Published: 08/12/2016
- Applies to: Windows Server 2008 R2 and later
Details
On occasion, an Application Server upload may fail and give you a warning similar to the one below:
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When this occurs you can follow the steps below to install this windows feature:
Step 1)
Right Click on Computer and select "Manage"

Step 2)
Click Features under the Server Manager console and select "Add Features" in the right pane:

Step 3)
Under Ink and Handwriting Services select "Handwriting Recognition":

Step 4)
Select "Add Required Features" :

Step 5)
Click the "Next" button:

Step 6)
Click the "Install" button:

Step 7)
Click the "Close" button and then select "Yes" to allow the computer to reboot:

