Microsoft Windows XP, Vista And 7 Fax Service Manager And Programs

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under How To and Online Tutorials · Comment 
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Install Fax Component In Microsoft Windows XP, Vista And 7 For Faxing

Microsoft fax service manager is my favorite faxing manager, this is because my computer has a faster processor than a physical fax machine, it has the ability to que a long list of faxes and all faxes are digitally archived. Making viewing previous faxes quicker. Fax programs for Windows XP and Vista are not installed by default, follow the tutorial below on how to install these feature.

Microsoft Windows XP, Vista And 7 Fax Service Manager And Programs

Install the fax component

To install Microsoft fax service manager and component, follow these steps:

  • Click Start, and then click Run
  • Copy and paste or type the following command “appwiz.cpl” in the Open box, and then click OK. It may take several seconds for your computer to compile a list of programs. The Add or Remove Programs dialog box opens
  • Click Add/Remove Windows Components to the left of the list of programs to start the Windows Components Wizard. This takes several seconds
  • In the Components list, click to select the Fax Services check box, and then click Next. Setup installs the fax services
  • If you are prompted, insert the Windows XP CD, and then click OK. If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP window opens, click the X in the upper-right corner to close it.
  • Click Finish, and then click the X in the upper-right corner of the Add or Remove Programs dialog box to close it

The fax component of Windows XP should be installed now. If you have problems installing the fax component, go to the “Next Steps” section. The next step is to configure the fax service. To do this, go to the “Configure the fax service” section.

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Configure the Fax Service

To configure faxing capability in Windows XP, follow these steps:

  • Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, point to Fax, and then click Fax Console. The Fax Configuration Wizard starts.
  • If you are prompted, type the area code or city code of your present location, a carrier code, the number that you must dial first to dial out, and the telephone system that you are using (Tone or Pulse), and then click OK. If the Phone and Modem Options dialog box is displayed, select your location (if more than one exists), and then click OK.
  • Click Next, type the information that you want to appear on your fax cover page, and then click Next.
  • In the Please select the fax device list, click the modem that you want to use.
  • If you want to disable the ability to send faxes from this computer, click to clear the Enable Send check box. Note By default, the Enable Send check box is selected.
  • Click to select the Enable Receive check box if you want the computer to receive faxes. Note When this check box is selected, you can click Manual answer if you do not want the computer to automatically receive faxes. By default, automatic answering is enabled

Volla, you’re done, now send a fax from Windows!

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Download Virtual Fax Printer Driver, Free PC Internet Fax Software for Vista

March 18, 2009 · Filed Under How To and Online Tutorials · 5 Comments 
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Download Virtual Fax Printer Driver Free PC Internet Fax Software for Vista

How to use your computer for sending faxes online? The best fax software for Microsoft Windows Vista and XP? Where to find free PC fax software and printer driver for online faxing?

Download and install the Popfax fax printer driver, a free tool to send fax to multiple destination from your PC. First you’ll need to create an account (subscription) with credits; once you’re done you can start faxmailing immediately right from any application you desire, such as Microsoft Office 2007 or Microsoft Outlook.

  • Fax immediately from your PC connected to Internet.
  • Send your faxmailing in few clicks to multiple destinations.
  • Send to local and international destinations.

Popfax-printer is a printer driver application to send fax. After installation by selecting popfax driver as a printer from PC application the open document is converted in TIFF FAX G3 format and sent to a fax machine via Internet. It enables sending to 3 simultaneous fax destinations. Conversion of various file formats is supported.

Popfax virtual fax printer driver is not free; it cost 10 pages for 5.49 USD and send 100 pages for 26.99 USD. Visit this post for a step by step tutorial on how to use the built in Microsoft Windows XP and Vista fax software and printer driver, alternatively, read this post on how to send faxes for free online without paying a single cent.

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