In Vista Ultimate the Windows Fax and Scan permits me to edit the fax
settings in tools but denies configuration or establishment of a fax
account. A message is received to the effect that to set up a fax
account it is first necessary to set the fax settings for the modem.
That has been done, but I still can't add or configure a fax account
with the same modem. What's the problem?


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yottie
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You tell us. State precisely how you set up your fax account. Confirm that
your fax modem is on the VHCL.
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Russ Valentine
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"yottie" wrote in message
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In Vista Ultimate the Windows Fax and Scan permits me to edit the fax
settings in tools but denies configuration or establishment of a fax
account. A message is received to the effect that to set up a fax
account it is first necessary to set the fax settings for the modem.
That has been done, but I still can't add or configure a fax account
with the same modem. What's the problem?


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yottie
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Not that I can tell, however the relevant manufacturer's support site
('D-Link Support' (http://www.dlink.com.au/tech/)) lists the device as
Vista compatible with generic drivers detected and installed by Windows
Vista. That has occurred and the driver downloaded from MS is PCI Soft
v92 Data Fax Modem by Conexant Systems Inc. The driver version is
7.66.0.0 and is digitally signed as Microsoft Compatibility hardware.
I've tried setting up WFS in elevated mode to no effect. I can
configure the modem OK, and receive faxes by having them printed out in
options, but I can't set up a fax account.


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yottie
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Read the VHCL.
Answer my question.
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Russ Valentine
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"yottie" wrote in message
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Not that I can tell, however the relevant manufacturer's support site
('D-Link Support' (http://www.dlink.com.au/tech/)) lists the device as
Vista compatible with generic drivers detected and installed by Windows
Vista. That has occurred and the driver downloaded from MS is PCI Soft
v92 Data Fax Modem by Conexant Systems Inc. The driver version is
7.66.0.0 and is digitally signed as Microsoft Compatibility hardware.
I've tried setting up WFS in elevated mode to no effect. I can
configure the modem OK, and receive faxes by having them printed out in
options, but I can't set up a fax account.


--
yottie
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

Well, I can't set up a fax account, that's the problem. In WFS, under
tools, I go to fax settings. There the modem is recognized and I can
configue it however which way I like. That's not the problem. The
problem is that when I go to WFS Tools, fax accounts I can go through
the process but the modem I have previously configured doesn't seem to
be recognized at all. Any attempt to set up a fax account fails with a
message to the effect that the modem needs to be set up first, which has
been done in the previous step.

As to the VHCL, neither the D-Link nor the Conexant modem are listed at
all. The appropriate driver for the hardware has been installed by
Vista and I can use other fax programmes (eg Snappy Fax) without
compatability issues.

I trust that answers your question...


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yottie
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It does. I trust it answers yours as well.
You need to use a compatible modem.
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Russ Valentine
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"yottie" wrote in message
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Well, I can't set up a fax account, that's the problem. In WFS, under
tools, I go to fax settings. There the modem is recognized and I can
configue it however which way I like. That's not the problem. The
problem is that when I go to WFS Tools, fax accounts I can go through
the process but the modem I have previously configured doesn't seem to
be recognized at all. Any attempt to set up a fax account fails with a
message to the effect that the modem needs to be set up first, which has
been done in the previous step.

As to the VHCL, neither the D-Link nor the Conexant modem are listed at
all. The appropriate driver for the hardware has been installed by
Vista and I can use other fax programmes (eg Snappy Fax) without
compatability issues.

I trust that answers your question...


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yottie
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

No , it means Microsoft/Vista needs to create compatable software. I don't
like the attitude of Microsoft or your responses to this poster.
"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
It does. I trust it answers yours as well.
You need to use a compatible modem.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"yottie" wrote in message
...

Well, I can't set up a fax account, that's the problem. In WFS, under
tools, I go to fax settings. There the modem is recognized and I can
configue it however which way I like. That's not the problem. The
problem is that when I go to WFS Tools, fax accounts I can go through
the process but the modem I have previously configured doesn't seem to
be recognized at all. Any attempt to set up a fax account fails with a
message to the effect that the modem needs to be set up first, which has
been done in the previous step.

As to the VHCL, neither the D-Link nor the Conexant modem are listed at
all. The appropriate driver for the hardware has been installed by
Vista and I can use other fax programmes (eg Snappy Fax) without
compatability issues.

I trust that answers your question...


--
yottie
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

JR wrote:

No , it means Microsoft/Vista needs to create compatable software. I don't
like the attitude of Microsoft or your responses to this poster.

Russ can address your personal comments to him if he wishes, but you're
missing the point. The OP has Vista Ultimate and so has a fax program in
Windows. Microsoft doesn't need to create anything for him/her. What the OP
needs (and seemingly doesn't have) is a modem that supports faxing. IOW,
s/he needs the right hardware and it doesn't sound like s/he has it. Not
all modems support faxing. I hope that has clarified the issue for you.

Malke
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MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Nothing to add. You've said it quite well, thanks. Some folks simply don't
like reality and choose to blame the messenger.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Malke" wrote in message
...
JR wrote:

No , it means Microsoft/Vista needs to create compatable software. I
don't
like the attitude of Microsoft or your responses to this poster.

Russ can address your personal comments to him if he wishes, but you're
missing the point. The OP has Vista Ultimate and so has a fax program in
Windows. Microsoft doesn't need to create anything for him/her. What the
OP
needs (and seemingly doesn't have) is a modem that supports faxing. IOW,
s/he needs the right hardware and it doesn't sound like s/he has it. Not
all modems support faxing. I hope that has clarified the issue for you.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Russ can address your personal comments to him if he wishes, but you're
missing the point. The OP has Vista Ultimate and so has a fax program in
Windows. Microsoft doesn't need to create anything for him/her. What the
OP
needs (and seemingly doesn't have) is a modem that supports faxing. IOW,
s/he needs the right hardware and it doesn't sound like s/he has it. Not
all modems support faxing. I hope that has clarified the issue for you.

Go back and read the part where the OP says, "I can use other fax programmes
(e.g. Snappy Fax) without compatability (sic) issues." The modem obviously
DOES
support faxing.

Tom Lake