Microsoft KB Archive/229737

= Microsoft Fax Is installed When Direct Cable Connection Is Added =

Article ID: 229737

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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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.

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB229737

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