Error "This language is no longer available for spell checking" when using the Spell Checker in Windows Mail

When you use the Spell check feature when composing a new mail message in Windows Mail, the following error message may be displayed:

This language is no longer available for spell checking. Please select another in the spelling options dialog.

Resolution

This happens if the default language is not set in the spell checker options. Follow these steps to resolve the problem:

1. Start Windows Mail

2. From the main screen in Windows Mail, click the Tools menu and choose Options...

Note: In step 2, make sure that you select the Tools menu from the main window, not the New Mail message window.

3. Click the Spelling tab From the Language drop-down, select English even though it's already listed as the default selection, and click Apply.

4. Click OK