Sending Fax from Vista

[Jimmy Hsu]

How do I send a fax from Vista? I saw a Forum that says to click Start-All
Programs-Windows Fax and then follow the instructions. Problem is I don't
see Windows Fax when I clicked Start-All Programs. I'm using Vista Home
Premium 32 bit OS. Thks

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

How do I send a fax from Vista? I saw a Forum that says to click Start-All
Programs-Windows Fax and then follow the instructions. Problem is I don't
see Windows Fax when I clicked Start-All Programs. I'm using Vista Home
Premium 32 bit OS. Thks

Home Premium doesn't come with a fax program. You need either Business
or Ultimate.

In your case, either buy a third-party inexpensive fax utility or an
inexpensive fax machine.

 

[Jimmy Hsu]

OK, thks for info.

I got a 3rd party fax utility - RKS for Vista (maker of Might Fax for Win
XP). But it didn't work because Vista does not permit RKS to work with ADL
modems. Does it mean that Vista users subscribing to ADLs services for
their Internet connection can never enjoy fax on their PC.

 

[Alias]

OK, thks for info.

I got a 3rd party fax utility - RKS for Vista (maker of Might Fax for
Win XP). But it didn't work because Vista does not permit RKS to work
with ADL modems. Does it mean that Vista users subscribing to ADLs
services for their Internet connection can never enjoy fax on their PC.

You need a fax modem, either internal or external and you need to
connect it to a phone line. ADL lines/modems won't work for faxing
regardless of what operating system you have.

Alias

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

OK, thks for info.

I got a 3rd party fax utility - RKS for Vista (maker of Might Fax for Win
XP). But it didn't work because Vista does not permit RKS to work with
ADL modems. Does it mean that Vista users subscribing to ADLs services
for their Internet connection can never enjoy fax on their PC.

Home Premium doesn't come with a fax program. You need either Business
or Ultimate.

In your case, either buy a third-party inexpensive fax utility or an
inexpensive fax machine.

Fax doesn't work with cable modems either. Install an analogue modem, and
plug into into the regular phone system, ensuring that there is no ADSL
filter in line..


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[Paul Montgomery]

Fax doesn't work with cable modems either. Install an analogue modem, and
plug into into the regular phone system, ensuring that there is no ADSL
filter in line..

Use it with the ADSL filter. Did that for years without a problem.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Use it with the ADSL filter. Did that for years without a problem.

Yes, you are right of course. I must get more sleep..


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[Ken Blake, MVP]

OK, thks for info.

I got a 3rd party fax utility - RKS for Vista (maker of Might Fax for Win
XP). But it didn't work because Vista does not permit RKS to work with ADL
modems. Does it mean that Vista users subscribing to ADLs services for
their Internet connection can never enjoy fax on their PC.

ADL? ADLs? Do you mean DSL or ADSL?

Forget about your internet connection and the "modem" it uses. To fax,
you need to need to fax over the regular diaup telephone line. That
means you also need a regular fax modem, one that you don't use for
your internet connection. They are fortunately very inexpensive.

 

[Alias]

Use it with the ADSL filter. Did that for years without a problem.

You have ADL (not ADSL)? Look it up, lamer.

Alias

 

[John Barnett MVP]

You will need a third party fax application. Unfortunately Vista premium
doesn't have any faxing software. Windows fax only comes with Vista
Ultimate, and Business.

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