I'm having a frustrating problem with spell check disappearing across multiple staff devices in our school. It's happening system-wide and seems to be getting worse. Here's what's going on:
- Spell check just vanishes from various browsers and apps like Edge, Chrome, and Word.
- There isn't a clear trigger for when it happens; it's more like a gradual decline.
- I've found that deleting the Windows profile temporarily brings back spell check, but it fails again within hours.
I've tried several troubleshooting steps:
- Looked through registry keys, checked browser settings, and adjusted language/input preferences.
- Reviewed Group Policies (GPOs) and Windows settings.
- Even consulted AI to go through diagnostic checklists.
So far, I can't pinpoint the root cause. Profile deletion is a temporary fix, but definitely not sustainable. I have a hunch that there's something deeper at play—maybe roaming profile corruption, sync conflicts, or a hidden policy override.
Has anyone else experienced this or figured out a more lasting solution? I'm open to scripts, policy audits, or any niche settings I might have overlooked. Just to note, we're using Windows 10 Education.
2 Answers
I suspect it's all about policies too. The fact that a new profile solves the issue suggests it might not be a software problem. Since it happens gradually, it aligns well with GPOs being applied. After you delete a profile, maybe try using gpupdate /force to see if that triggers the issue back again.
It sounds like a Group Policy issue to me. I’d start looking into whether there’s a GPO that might be disabling spell check. It's possible that policies for Edge and Chrome could conflict. You should also check how Word behaves; it’s interesting that it might be affected if you’re using it in a browser, possibly due to a GPO. Have you tried manually running spell check in Word? If you're using local apps, there might be templates that are overriding it as well. Definitely look into the GPOs more closely—especially a setting related to Windows spell check.
I'll check this with the Office apps tomorrow. I’ve been told that everything works except Outlook, so I’ll make sure to test that. Thanks for your insight!
Yeah, I figured policy could be causing the problems, but there haven't been any recent changes. I'll try your gpupdate idea and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for pointing it out!