On Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:00:17 -0800, Malke <notreally@xxxxxx>
wrote:
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> Ken Blake, MVP wrote: Quote:
> > On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:33:00 -0800, jay sureka <jay
> > sureka@xxxxxx> wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> i want to upgrade my windows vista basic so it can fax & scan. how to
> >> upgrade..jay kumar sureka
> >
> >
> > You have two choices:
> >
> > 1. Upgrade to Vista Home Premium, or better.
> >
> > 2. Acquire third-party fax and scan software.
> >
> > Undoubtedly the second option will be much less expensive.
> > >
> Ken, it's my understanding that Home Premium doesn't have Windows Fax &
> Scan, either.
Thanks, Malke. You're right, of course. I remembered wrong.
Sorry, and sorry to jay for the misinformation.
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> I believe the OP would have to upgrade to Business or
> Ultimate to get the built-in fax capability.
Yes.
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> As you say, just buying
> third-party fax/scan software would make more sense.
Or alternatively, use the scan software that comes with your scanner
and buy a stand-alone fax machine, which can be less expensive than
fax software. My fax machine costs $20 US on sale.
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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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