I have a strange problem after installing WinXP FAX services. I am running
XP MCE SP2 on a Dell XPS410 with all security and hotfixes done. I use Trend
Micro Internet Security 2007.

After re-booting, the desktop comes up normally but I can't do anything for
several minutes with a number of applications such as IE6 or Control Panel
Add/Remove Programs. These hang for several minutes. Eventually they will
run. Un-intstalling Fax Services cures the problem.

The FAX service does work just fine once up and running. I have tried auto
answer off and automatic. Having the phone line connected to the modem makes
no difference. I didn't go into Outlook to configure anyhting there since I
do not use Outlook.

Process Explorer doesn't show any activity other System Idle Process during
the hang. Once whatever is hanging is done then I see changes and additions
to the Processes in Process Explorer.

I looked at the Microsoft Knowledge Base, also Bruces Printing Pages and
Slipstick.com but didn't see any comments about this problem. A Google
search didn't come up with similar problems.

Anybody have any ideas?


Thank you


Rich