mauro Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm the developer of Speckie, an addon for IE that adds inline spell checking like that found in other web browsers. As far as I know, it's the only inline spell checking solution available for IE. Website link Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
liju Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Finally good to see an inline spell checker for IE but Speckie is crashing the tab when entering text in textboxes for me in IE9 v9.0.8073.6003. From event viewer: Log Name: Application Source: Application Error Date: 30-01-2011 02:51:46 AM Event ID: 1000 Task Category: (100) Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: Liju-PC Description: Faulting application name: iexplore.exe, version: 9.0.8073.6003, time stamp: 0x4d26cccb Faulting module name: Speckie.dll, version: 1.0.0.100, time stamp: 0x4bee62db Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x000073b0 Faulting process id: 0x1508 Faulting application start time: 0x01cbbffa5ee74b4e Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\Speckie\Speckie.dll Report Id: c6236b27-2bed-11e0-9058-0019d11018e5 Event Xml: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <System> <Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> <Level>2</Level> <Task>100</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-01-29T21:21:46.000000000Z" /> <EventRecordID>46317</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>Liju-PC</Computer> <Security /> </System> <EventData> <Data>iexplore.exe</Data> <Data>9.0.8073.6003</Data> <Data>4d26cccb</Data> <Data>Speckie.dll</Data> <Data>1.0.0.100</Data> <Data>4bee62db</Data> <Data>c0000005</Data> <Data>000073b0</Data> <Data>1508</Data> <Data>01cbbffa5ee74b4e</Data> <Data>C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe</Data> <Data>C:\Program Files\Speckie\Speckie.dll</Data> <Data>c6236b27-2bed-11e0-9058-0019d11018e5</Data> </EventData> </Event> Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593645156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Xinok Subscriber² Posted January 29, 2011 Subscriber² Share Posted January 29, 2011 I tested it in IE8 on XP. It works pretty well overall. Two problems I found: It doesn't capture all misspelt words if I type too fast If something refreshes or updates the page, the underlined misspelt words might disappear. For the second problem, I was encountering this on Google Translate. Every time it updated the translated text, this would happen. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593645256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 IE 9 is not currently supported, once the RC is out I'll look to add support. Xinok, I'll look in to that refreshing issue. I'm not too sure about the typing too fast, I'm a key pecker so I don't know if I'd be able to reproduce that one. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593656002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 I've released v1.2.0.200 which addresses the reported issues here and improves stability overall, so definitely upgrade if you use Speckie. Note that IE9 remains unsupported (still waiting for the RC) but I've made it not crash if you install Speckie regardless. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593673196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Xinok Subscriber² Posted February 7, 2011 Subscriber² Share Posted February 7, 2011 I tried it out for a few minutes and I didn't encounter any problems. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593676270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I've released an update which is now compatible with IE9 RC, let me know if you experience any issues. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593713216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Xinok Subscriber² Posted February 18, 2011 Subscriber² Share Posted February 18, 2011 Tested in IE9 RC. I'm experiencing some of the same problems that I did in the original version with the page updating. I'm also having problems with it working in multiple tabs (it only works in the second tab, not the first). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593713458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted February 18, 2011 MVC Share Posted February 18, 2011 Brilliant JUST what I was looking for! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593713460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Xinok, my apologies. I've released another version which should resolve the issues you experienced. That Google Translate page is by far the most testing for this kind of addon :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593713552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Xinok Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2011 Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2011 There's only one minor issue I can find: After installing Speckie and enabling the addon, I have to restart IE for it to work. That might be a problem for new users who might think it doesn't work at all. Otherwise, it seems to be working fine now. Although I don't use IE as my primary browser, it's still nice to have a spell checker for it. So thanks for writing this addon. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593713568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 There's only one minor issue I can find: After installing Speckie and enabling the addon, I have to restart IE for it to work. That might be a problem for new users who might think it doesn't work at all. Yup, this is how IE works unfortunately, I don't know of a way to force it to load :unsure: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593713596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
liju Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Only the US dictionary works for me. Downloaded and run the British English dictionary and the sdintall said it installed but nothing happened and it didn't appear in the list to choose. Checked C:\Program Files\Speckie\Dicts, only the US dict files were there. So I extracted the en-GB version with Winrar and manually copied it to Dicts folder and now I have the GB dict option in the choose menu but can't select it so I deleted the US dict files, restarted IE. Now GB-dict is selected in the choose menu but it doesn't seem to be working as it is not flagging mistakes, only the US dict works for me. Could you please look into it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593716198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 liju, could you please provide more details like which version of Windows and IE you're using ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593716314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
liju Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 liju, could you please provide more details like which version of Windows and IE you're using ? I'm on Windows 7 32 bit using IE9 RC. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593716324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 liju, I looked in to this issue and it's a result of the installation location. The directory you chose, Program Files, is write protected by Windows. This means that any writing of files in that directory or sub directory requires Administrator privilege. There's 2 solutions available to resolve the issue; 1) you uninstall Speckie from the Program Files directory and reinstall it to a directory with no such restrictions. The initial directory suggested by the Speckie installer is suitable. Solution 2) is give the SDInstall.exe file Administrator privilege. You can do this by right clicking on the SDInstall.exe file in Windows Explorer and selecting the Properties menu. On the appearing Dialog, select the Compatibility tab and right at the bottom is a check box to run the application as an administrator. I don't recommend solution 2) but it's there if you really want it. I acknowledge that Speckie should indicate a failure of the dictionary Install when it encounters this situation and I'll fix it in the next release. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593716382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I've released v1.3 which now indicates when a dictionary fails to install and Speckie now works with pretty much all edit inputs on a web page. If you find one that doesn't then please let me know. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593721014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykranth Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 OK, a few things: * I was confused on the speckie web-site with the 32-bits/64-bits distinction. It is not the usual one on Windows but on IE: I use IE 32-bits on a Windows x64 OS: I must install Speckie 32-bits * The installation directory in <userroot>\AppData\Local is really bizarre for me. I understand that you did that as IE cannot elevate its rights to install dictionaries. You could make the installation in C:\Program Files so that all users can benefit from speckie and search for the dictionaries in <userprofile>/Roaming/Speckie. This is what Firefox does with its extensions. * It is an excellent software: I have searched for a sleep checker for IE for ages and I have finally found Speckie. Thank you. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593726348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the better twin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Doesn't let me change the default dictionary either. Installed the 64 bit version on win 7 for IE9 RC. It said installed successfully and it shows up but it doesn't change to it. Great little program, however. What dictionary are you using? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593726406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 +Vykranth; I guess I can put *recommended* next to the 32 bit installer download to help make a choice easier ? I'm not too sure, if you have any suggestion I'm open to it. the better twin; can you be more specific about the issue you're experiencing please ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593727636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Suggestion : Can you put on the website the current version number, when it was last updated, and a change log? I'm a stickler for details, and anyone not on Neowin that finds your site won't know to visit here. :) Also, any chance of an autoupdater, or a notification for said updates? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593727730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Suggestion : Can you put on the website the current version number, when it was last updated, and a change log? I'm a stickler for details, and anyone not on Neowin that finds your site won't know to visit here. :) Also, any chance of an autoupdater, or a notification for said updates? yeah, I'll look at a new version notification. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593728578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 OK, I've addressed the issues that have been discussed here and released v1.4. Amongst other things, I've created an all-in-one installer to clear up any confusion and added a new version notification. Here's the full list of changes. Let me know if you experience any issues. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593732854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the better twin Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 the better twin; can you be more specific about the issue you're experiencing please ? Its a similar issue to what liju stated. I installed the 64 bit version, left the install directory to default. I then installed the British dictionary, which said it installed ok. When I right click and go to dictionaries it shows English (United Kingdom) but when I click on it it doesn't change to it, the dictionary stays on the US version. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593733106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Its a similar issue to what liju stated. I installed the 64 bit version, left the install directory to default. I then installed the British dictionary, which said it installed ok. When I right click and go to dictionaries it shows English (United Kingdom) but when I click on it it doesn't change to it, the dictionary stays on the US version. Try the latest version to see if you still experience the same issue. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/965852-speckie-v100-spell-check-for-ie/#findComment-593733110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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