Microsoft KB Archive/228880

= NET STOP Command Does Not Work on Microsoft Fax Service =

Article ID: 228880

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 Q228880



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to use the NET STOP command on the Fax service, you may receive the following message:

The Microsoft Fax Service service is not started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.

This message appears even if you issue the NET START command to the service immediately before using the NET STOP command.



CAUSE
The Fax service runs only on demand (for example, when there are faxes to be sent or devices to be enabled for receiving faxes, or when an open connection to the service exists). If no demand exists, the Fax service stops automatically. If there is nothing to process, the Fax service stops itself after being started.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB228880

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