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

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.

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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