There was never any disagreement about that. The only Fax software that is
provided with Windows XP is Windows XP Fax. To my knowledge, no one has ever
tried to get Windows XP Fax to integrate with Outlook 97. Since Windows XP
Fax is a MAPI aware Fax module, in theory it could be added as a fax
transport work to Outlook 97. However, I would be very hesitant ever to load
a program so far out of date and so far out of support. The only Fax module
that was ever designed to work with Outlook 97 is Windows 95 Fax (AKA At
Work Fax).
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Peter Brown" wrote in message
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So, looking at the link that you gave me, the only fax available for an XP
user would be Windows XP Fax. Furthermore this wouldn't work on my Outlook
97 and therefore I'd have to upgrade to Outlook 2002 or 2003.Could we just
agree so that I can go out and buy the software this weekend.

Peter

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
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Not so.
You can learn about your options he
http://home.indy.rr.com/russval/fax.htm
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"CMM" wrote in message
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The version of Fax that comes with WinXP is VERY GOOD... however, it
does not "integrate" with Outlook as far as I know. I've resorted to
simply adding a shortcut to the WinXP "Fax Console" in Outlook's
Shortcuts sidebar. Check in Control Panel - Add / Remove Programs -
Add/Remove Windows Components to make sure you have it installed.

You access it via Accessories - Communications (if I remember it's
default Start Menu correctly).

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-C. Moya
www.cmoya.com
"Peter Brown" wrote in message
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I used to have an old PC running Windows '98 with Outlook '97 and
Microsoft Fax - it was great, very easy to use as both faxes and emails
would be displayed in the same place. I've just upgraded to a new PC
with XP. I can load Outlook '97 but can't use Windows Messaging and so
can't use Microsoft Fax or send/receive emails.

1) Is there a version of Messaging for Windows XP?
2) Is it compatible with Microsoft Fax or do I need to get another Fax?

Peter