Is there fax software in Microft Office XP?

[kapchis]

I heard there is a fax installed on Microsoft XP but I can't find it in my
software CD's. Is my information correct or do I have to use one of those
online services? I use DSL and we can't figure out how to use our Microsoft
98 Fax program with the DSL.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

You have two choices..

The first is to use a DSL Fax service.. www.efax.com ..

The second is to install an analogue modem and use it in conjunction with
Win 98 Fax..

 

[XS11E]

I heard there is a fax installed on Microsoft XP but I can't find
it in my software CD's.

There is fax software available. It is NOT installed by default in XP
Home but it's on the CD, can't recall where? It is available in XP
Pro.

I use DSL and we can't figure out how to use our Microsoft 98 Fax
program with the DSL.

You MUST have a fax modem to use the fax applet, you can install a 56k
modem and use is for faxing even if you have DSL or cable modem.

If you don't have a modem or don't want one, there are online fax
services but AFAIK they are not free?

FWIW, dedicated FAX machines are available very cheaply, around $40 on
sale which isn't too much more than buying a modem.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

The Windows Fax Service is an optional installation from the Windows XP CD.

You must either have a snalog modem and a regular telephone line or a
splitter for the DSL to allow for telephone calls to be made when using DSL.
You cannot fax using cable or DSL, period.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, XS11E asked:

| in |
|| I heard there is a fax installed on Microsoft XP but I can't find
|| it in my software CD's.
|
| There is fax software available. It is NOT installed by default in XP
| Home but it's on the CD, can't recall where? It is available in XP
| Pro.
|
|| I use DSL and we can't figure out how to use our Microsoft 98 Fax
|| program with the DSL.
|
| You MUST have a fax modem to use the fax applet, you can install a 56k
| modem and use is for faxing even if you have DSL or cable modem.
|
| If you don't have a modem or don't want one, there are online fax
| services but AFAIK they are not free?
|
| FWIW, dedicated FAX machines are available very cheaply, around $40 on
| sale which isn't too much more than buying a modem.