Microsoft's Spell Checker or Dictionary software

[Guest]

Hi Folks

I am looking for a standalone copy of Microsoft's Spell Checker or Dictionary software. Does anyone know its exact name and if it is distributed separately? Any idea on what to search for or where to download it? I'd like to install it to enable the spell checker function in Microsoft Outlook Express for Windows XP. I realize that the reason the spell checker function is "greyed out" is because it relies upon the Spell Checker or Dictionary software from a Microsoft Windows XP ancillary program; one that is part of Microsoft Office like Word

While I have a copy of Microsoft Works Suite 2000, it was not designed for Microsoft Windows XP and actually complements the Microsoft Windows 98 SE system. Moreover, when I purchased the computer, I opted instead for the Corel WordPerfect and Quattro productivity packs instead of paying extra for Microsoft Office. Therefore, I'd rather not install any old programs unless absolutely necessary

It seems like such a small program. I'm not sure why Microsoft wouldn't distribute it separately. Does anyone have any information to resolve my query

Thanks
Doug Mehus

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Doug;
Maybe this isn't what you asked, but....
I'm using Microsoft Works Suite 2000 on my machine with XP Home.
I have no more than the usual problems. Works Suite 2000 includes MS Word.
And the Spell Checker works with OE, which I'm also using right now.

Works Suite 2000 wasn't designed for XP because XP wasn't out at the time
Works Suite 2000 came out

 

[Michael Stevens]

Hi Folks:

I am looking for a standalone copy of Microsoft's Spell Checker or
Dictionary software. Does anyone know its exact name and if it is
distributed separately? Any idea on what to search for or where to
download it? I'd like to install it to enable the spell checker
function in Microsoft Outlook Express for Windows XP. I realize that
the reason the spell checker function is "greyed out" is because it
relies upon the Spell Checker or Dictionary software from a Microsoft
Windows XP ancillary program; one that is part of Microsoft Office
like Word.

While I have a copy of Microsoft Works Suite 2000, it was not
designed for Microsoft Windows XP and actually complements the
Microsoft Windows 98 SE system. Moreover, when I purchased the
computer, I opted instead for the Corel WordPerfect and Quattro
productivity packs instead of paying extra for Microsoft Office.
Therefore, I'd rather not install any old programs unless absolutely
necessary.

It seems like such a small program. I'm not sure why Microsoft
wouldn't distribute it separately. Does anyone have any information
to resolve my query?

Thanks,
Doug Mehus

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Spell check
http://michaelstevenstech.com/spellcheck.htm
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Hi Folks:

I am looking for a standalone copy of Microsoft's Spell Checker or

Dictionary software. Does anyone know its exact name and if it is
distributed separately? Any idea on what to search for or where to download
it? I'd like to install it to enable the spell checker function in Microsoft
Outlook Express for Windows XP. I realize that the reason the spell checker
function is "greyed out" is because it relies upon the Spell Checker or
Dictionary software from a Microsoft Windows XP ancillary program; one that
is part of Microsoft Office like Word.

While I have a copy of Microsoft Works Suite 2000, it was not designed for

Microsoft Windows XP and actually complements the Microsoft Windows 98 SE
system. Moreover, when I purchased the computer, I opted instead for the
Corel WordPerfect and Quattro productivity packs instead of paying extra for
Microsoft Office. Therefore, I'd rather not install any old programs unless
absolutely necessary.

It seems like such a small program. I'm not sure why Microsoft wouldn't

distribute it separately. Does anyone have any information to resolve my
query?

 

[Guest]

Thanks to everyone who responded, Wesley, Michael, and Bud.

I may install Microsoft Works Suite 2000 just for the spell checking software; however, I'm hoping that's not necessary. Do you know if the spell checking software can be extracted from the Microsoft Works Suite 2000 and copied directly to my hard drive? If so, what files should be copied and to where?

Similarly, are there any official Microsoft Spell installers out there?

Cheers,
Doug

 

[Michael Stevens]

Thanks to everyone who responded, Wesley, Michael, and Bud.

I may install Microsoft Works Suite 2000 just for the spell checking
software; however, I'm hoping that's not necessary. Do you know if
the spell checking software can be extracted from the Microsoft Works
Suite 2000 and copied directly to my hard drive? If so, what files
should be copied and to where?

Similarly, are there any official Microsoft Spell installers out
there?

Cheers,
Doug

Doug,
Check the link labeled Don't have Office, Word, etc. from the web page
below. It is a stand alone spelling application that enables spell checking.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/spellcheck.htm
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[Wesley Vogel]

Doug;
You didn't look over Michael Stevens link very well.
Hint: Do you have a Windows XP CD?
http://michaelstevenstech.com/spellcheck.htm

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Doug;
We all suffer from DA attacks from time to time. )
I certainly do.

 

[Michael Stevens]

I missed the link completely. I feel incredibly stupid. The
installation program for it seemed like it wasn't the official
Microsoft Spell software, but I guess that's because someone created
their own installer for the software. My apologies for missing the
link.

Thanks, Michael! This is what I needed. Just one more question, do
you know what version the spell checker software's dictionary is? Is
it fairly recent?

Cheers,
Doug

Your are welcome.
Haven't a clue, but when you install, from the application look in Help for
a link to updates. Most spell check application have a means to update or
add words to the dictionary.
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