Freeware fax program?

[nikko]

<DIV>I'm looking for a freeware program that will allow me to send and receive faxes directly from my computer. I'm running XP Pro. Any recommendations? Thanks!</DIV>

 

[DaveSimmons]

Search "fax" here and in Off-topic, might need to search archived threads too.

Short answer: to send faxes without an analog modem you need a service like eFax, there is one free service but I think it's text-only and I know coverage is very spotty. Details are in the existing threads.

 

[nikko]

Whoops. I should have mentioned that I do have a modem in my computer. I just mean what program do most people here like to use. And is there a freeware or shareware version that anyone would like to recommend?

 

[Workin']

The fax service that comes as part of WinXP works just fine for me.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Most versions of Windows come with basic fax software, and most modems do too (if your modem came with diskettes or a CD, take a look).

For advanced faxing, you'd have to buy a program like Symantec's WinFax, which has been around for ages. You might find a closeout of an older version of it for cheap at some "outlet" vendor.

 

[Doh!]

I don't think a standard installation of XP installs the necesary fax program. You would need to install it by going to add/remove programs in control panel, go to add/remove windows componets, and check the fax services box (of course you would need to insert an XP installation cd).