Try installing the x86 (32-bit) version of this: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53587

What OS are you running?

When was the last time you updated the plugin?

I am running Windows 7 32bit, I have installed the C++ update 3, plugin is version 9, ARC is at the newest version.

Dj,
Correction this is the BING Voice Recognition plugin, NOT the google.
I tried on a different PC (Windows7, x86) same errors.

Windows 7 isn't supported by Microsoft for Bing Speech recognition. Google search will provide you with more information - and Win7 will be phased out of ARC support in the next release. A warning message to win7 users will be displayed in the next release that no support on this forum will be provided for win7.

Windows 10 was even given away for free to the entire world for an entire year those who didn't upgrade....

DJ,
Thank you for the info. I will upgrade to Windows 10.

You'll like it

Upgraded to Windows10, Bing Speech Recognition is now working.

Thank you DJ!