Microsoft Fax Is installed When Direct Cable Connection Is Added (229737)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q229737 SYMPTOMS
When you add a "Communications cable between two computers" connection using either the "Phone and Modems Options" tool in Control Panel or the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard, a fax printer is automatically installed in the Printers folder.
CAUSE
The behavior occurs because Microsoft Fax is a core component that is installed automatically when the first modem is added to the computer, and Direct Cable Connection is installed and managed as a modem.
RESOLUTION
You need take no action. You can ignore the fax printer; it does not function between the two computers over a direct serial cable connection.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/13/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB229737 |
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