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More info?)
As long as your analog modem supports class 1, 2, or 2.0 faxing it should be
compatible with most third party fax software.
No fax software will function with cable modems or DSL lines. With some DSL
connections you can obtain a DSL line filter suitable for connecting a
standard analog voice line to the DSL line and can then connect an analog
fax modem to that line.
If you have no analog modem or phone line, you will need to use a fee based
Internet Fax Service. Several are listed here: http://www.savetz.com/fax/
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Berryville" <Berryville@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C427186A-CBFF-4DEB-93A0-ACBDA4C54DB0@microsoft.com...
> Do you know if there is a way to setup an alternative fax program using
> the
> modem?
>
> I've tested the modem through the diagnostics program and it works so I
> know
> it's a software issue.
>
> Also does anyone know if there is a way to fax using DSL?
>
> Just some thoughts.
>
> Thanks for all your help.
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Many people report this problem
>> Microsoft has no clue. Like you, no one seems to be able to provide the
>> exact steps to reproduce the problem.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>>
>> Berryville wrote:
>> > Yes, from day one it work properly. A few times, It wouldn't send and
>> > I'd
>> > restart the computer and all is well. This was the first time that Fax
>> > Console gave me the error message that "All Fax Printers are
>> > inaccessible".
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Russ Valentine [MVP Outlook]" wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >>Can you at least tell me if your fax service ever worked correctly?
>> >>--
>> >>Russ Valentine
>> >>[MVP-Outlook]
>> >>
>> >>Berryville wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>I don't recall. Honestly, when Window's update automatically
>> >>>periodically, I
>> >>>can't say if this was an update that was made at that time or a
>> >>>pre-installed. This computer is over 3 years old so that may give you
>> >>>a
>> >>>little idea of what was pre-installed. Sorry I can't be more
>> >>>descriptive on
>> >>>that but the fax service upto a couple of weeks ago. Windows updates
>> >>>are
>> >>>available all the time.
>> >>>
>> >>>Sorry
>> >>>
>> >>>"Russ Valentine [MVP Outlook]" wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>>OK. We're getting warmer.
>> >>>>Did you expressly install this update or was it pre-installed with
>> >>>>your
>> >>>>computer?
>> >>>>If the former, did the fax service work correctly before the upgrade?
>> >>>>--
>> >>>>Russ Valentine
>> >>>>[MVP-Outlook]
>> >>>>
>> >>>>Berryville wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>>Yes, I have installed XP Service Pack 2. My version is Home Edition
>> >>>>>Version
>> >>>>>2002 Service Pack 2
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>>Yes, but that won't answer the question. I need to know whether
>> >>>>>>your
>> >>>>>>installing SP2 caused the problem.
>> >>>>>>It was not just a routine update. You would remember if you
>> >>>>>>installed it.
>> >>>>>>A R click of My Computer > Properties will return your OS version.
>> >>>>>>--
>> >>>>>>Russ Valentine
>> >>>>>>[MVP-Outlook]
>> >>>>>>"Berryville" <Berryville@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >>>>>>message
>> >>>>>>news:27B5B1D3-1E1A-4077-BA78-783C1321B02C@microsoft.com...
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>Honestly I'm not sure.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>Is there a way to check version numbers or something?
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>Did one of these system updates include the installation of
>> >>>>>>>>Windows XP
>> >>>>>>>>SP2?
>> >>>>>>>>--
>> >>>>>>>>Russ Valentine
>> >>>>>>>>[MVP-Outlook]
>> >>>>>>>>"Berryville" <Berryville@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >>>>>>>>message
>> >>>>>>>>news:0444F45B-67CF-4B60-8C34-2200F60DF4D1@microsoft.com...
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>I've had this problem in the past but all I had to do was
>> >>>>>>>>>restart my
>> >>>>>>>>>system
>> >>>>>>>>>and all would be well. The only changes to my system have been
>> >>>>>>>>>periodic
>> >>>>>>>>>System updates, installation of new version of McAfee
>> >>>>>>>>>SecurityCenter
>> >>>>>>>>>and
>> >>>>>>>>>update of Wireless Ethernet Software. I know that these are all
>> >>>>>>>>>possible
>> >>>>>>>>>situations but it should be an easy fix to reset the fax. I've
>> >>>>>>>>>reinstalled
>> >>>>>>>>>the fax services and everything.
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>I hope this makes sense.
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>>
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