> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hyperwhisper.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Windows FAQ

> Troubleshooting and answers for HyperWhisper on Windows.

## Common questions

* **How do I transcribe an audio file on my disk?** Right-click the tray icon. Then select **Transcribe File**. The supported formats are WAV, MP3, and M4A. For the full procedure, read the [Transcribe a File](/docs/file-transcription) page (Windows tab).
* **Do I need an API key?** No. HyperWhisper Cloud works by default, and your first credit purchase (from \$5) creates an account key with 5,000 credits. You need an API key only for BYOK. Read [Providers](/docs/choosing-a-provider) and [API Keys](/docs/api-keys).
* **Does HyperWhisper Cloud add a markup?** No. The price is the face value of the provider that does the work. Read [Providers](/docs/choosing-a-provider).
* **Which local model is correct for me?** **Whisper Small** gives the best balance for most users. If you use ARM Windows, or you want the maximum English speed, use **Parakeet v2**. The [Models](/docs/models) page gives guidance for each type of hardware.
* **Do local models run offline?** Yes. After you download a model, your audio stays on your device.
* **What if I do not have a dedicated GPU?** Both engines change to the CPU automatically. Select a Tiny or Base Whisper model for the best results on a CPU.

## A "No suggestions." popup appears after dictation

This popup comes from **Windows**, not from HyperWhisper or your editor. Windows 11 has a text prediction feature for the hardware keyboard. This feature watches each text field and shows a small prediction bar above the cursor. The bar shows the "No suggestions." message when the feature has no prediction.

The prediction bar appears when new text goes into a focused editable field. HyperWhisper pastes a transcript into the field, and the bar appears. It appears the same way when you type the text manually.

### How to turn off text prediction

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Windows Settings">
    Press `Windows + I`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Typing settings">
    Go to **Time & language → Typing**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disable physical-keyboard suggestions">
    Turn off **Show text suggestions when typing on the physical keyboard**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can also use the registry. Set `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Input\Settings\EnableHwkbTextPrediction` to `0`. Then sign out and sign in.
</Tip>

This behavior is known. It affects VS Code and other editors, and the method of text insertion makes no difference. For more information, read [microsoft/vscode#212357](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/212357).


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