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TomSlick

(11,109 posts)
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 01:53 PM Apr 6

DU spell check window will not close.

For a couple of days, every time I logoff DU, there is an open DU spell check window open. It's not a big deal, I just close the window. It's simply irritating and suggests an underlying problem.

I use an Acer PC. I have both shut down and restarted, neither worked.

Any suggestions?

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DU spell check window will not close. (Original Post) TomSlick Apr 6 OP
I would force a full maintenance cycle BootinUp Apr 6 #1
One other simpler thought BootinUp Apr 6 #2
Looks like the "Speller Pages" window is not a pop-up but a totally stand-alone page erronis Apr 6 #3
Hi Tom canetoad Apr 6 #4
Thanks. TomSlick Apr 7 #5

BootinUp

(47,188 posts)
1. I would force a full maintenance cycle
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 02:18 PM
Apr 6

Its not a common problem, so I am just suggesting you try standard troubleshooting. You could try repairing or reinstalling the the browser you use if this does not help.

1. temporarily disable sleep under power settings (set sleep to never)
2. Open windows control panel and select Security and Maintenance. Click on Maintenance. Find the Start Maintenance button and click it. Takes maybe 30 minutes or sometimes more depending. Leave the Maintenance window open so you can see when it is finished. You can also monitor the system with task manager or resource monitor.
3. After that is complete restart the computer and check the issue.
Reverse any change you made to the power sleep settings.

erronis

(15,335 posts)
3. Looks like the "Speller Pages" window is not a pop-up but a totally stand-alone page
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 02:22 PM
Apr 6

It wouldn't automatically close on log-off or on closing the main DU page(s).

Since it is just doing one function that is not tied to your session, it seems fairly harmless to either leave open or just close it.

canetoad

(17,186 posts)
4. Hi Tom
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 04:30 PM
Apr 6

I'd try going into your DU settings and turning spell check on then off again.

Illogical, I know, but I do a similar thing with my browser add ons when they play up and it works like a reset.

TomSlick

(11,109 posts)
5. Thanks.
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 05:25 PM
Apr 7

I went into DU settings but couldn't find spell check. Out of frustration, I changed all the settings and then changed them back. That seemed to work.

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