Fax software for Windows XP

CA Manish K Dhoot (CA, B. Com, NCFM, CPCM) (5015 Points)

25 April 2010  

Are you looking for fax software for Windows XP ? Did you know that Windows XP comes with a Microsoft Fax module that will serve adequately as a simple PC-based fax utility ?


You will need to have a modem installed on your pc to get the Microsoft Fax module working, but you would also need that with additional fax software for Windows XP.


If you haven't spotted the fax functionality on your pc yet, it's because it is not installed by default in Windows XP. So you will need to set it up first :
Click the Start button and select "Control Panel"
From the Control Panel, open "Add or Remove Programs"
Click "Add/Remove Windows Components" (on the left side of the Add or Remove Programs dialog)
Place a check mark in the "Fax Services" check box and click next
Windows may prompt you for your Windows XP cdrom, so place it in your cdrom drive when needed and click ok
When Windows is done copying files, click "Finish"

That's it ! The Microsoft fax service is now installed on your computer.