At first read, I know this seems to be a very popular issue but, I am NOT
USING Outlook Express. This is a fresh installation of Office 2007 with no
prior Office 2003 existing on the system. The system is an iMac running
Parallels 3.0 with Windows XP Pro installed on the virtual machine.

The symptoms: The user will be creating or responding to emails when
suddenly, she realizes every word is underlined in jagged red as if it were
misspelled. If you right-click for suggestions, every word suggestion is a
french word. Auto-correct even auto-changes a few words into French format.

If you save the affected item as a draft, close the email, and then reopen
it, the spell checking is back to normal. I've checked the Regional
Language settings in XP + keyboard layout .. all English US. I've checked
all of the language settings I can find inside of Word and Outlook, all read
English US.

I'm at a loss! Recommendations? Thanks,

Jonathan