Spell checking in Word 97

If you feel adventurous, try this:

Make a backup of the Registry, just in case.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools

Right-click on the Shared Tools key and create a new key named Proofing Tools {spell it exactly as shown}

Right-click on the Proofing Tools key and create a new key named Spelling

Right-click on the Proofing Tools key and create a new key named Grammar

Now, follow the instructions from the link in the post above.

stattad,

Regedt32.exe (and regedit.exe) are Registry editor programs. What I suggest is backing up the Registry itself. In Windows XP this is very easy.

Create Restore Point:
Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

Select Create a Restore Point, click Next.
Enter a description and click Create, then Close.

Restore to previous state:
Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, click Next.
Select appropriate Restore Point from the list, click Next, then Next again.
The computer will reboot and a 'Restoration Complete' page will come up. Click OK.