Re: Fax Install Fails on XP SP2

[Henry]

Hi, Dick.

Thanks for your note. With it, I have be able to install several services
on 2 Toshiba PS-30 and 2 Toshiba A-70, not only Fax services but also
Peer-to-Peer services on LAN and over the Internet.

Besides, The MS article 884018 dated from December 23, 2004, is also very
helpful. It said to ask first for a free hotfix from Microsoft, and it
explains some security risks related to the use of the esentutl tool.



"Dick Kistler" wrote:

> lobomarino wrote:
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I have been struggling with this problem for several months, after
> > trying to install Windows Fax services on a brandnew HP Compaq nc6000
> > with XP SP 2 preinstalled. I just found a solution on the HP suport
> > site dated 27 may 2005. I don't know what it does, but it works for
> > me! After following the instructions below, the fax drivers installed
> > like a breeze, and I just sent my first fax!
> >
> > Here is the URL to the support page:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/9duoc
> >
> > Here is the solution text:
> >
> > Description
> > When attempting to install Windows XP fax software, a "Can not copy
> > file" error message is displayed.
> >
> > Solution
> > Perform the following steps to reinstall the fax software.
> >
> >
> > 1. Click on Start > Run.
> >
> > 2. In the dialog box that appears, type esentutl /p
> > %windir%\security\database\secedit.sdb. Click OK.
> >
> > 3. A warning message is displayed. Click OK.
> >
> > 4. Click Start > Shut Down > Restart to reboot your system.
> >
> >
> > You will now be able to install the fax software.
> >
> >
> > HP Repair - Customer Solution 6643
>
> Same problem. Fix doesn't work. Sorry.
>
> Dick Kistler
>
>
>

[Dick Kistler]

Henry wrote:
> Hi, Dick.
>
> Thanks for your note. With it, I have be able to install several
> services on 2 Toshiba PS-30 and 2 Toshiba A-70, not only Fax services
> but also Peer-to-Peer services on LAN and over the Internet.
>
> Besides, The MS article 884018 dated from December 23, 2004, is also
> very helpful. It said to ask first for a free hotfix from Microsoft,
> and it explains some security risks related to the use of the
> esentutl tool.
>

Know about it. Problem was fixed when I reinstalled XP after a hard disk
failure. Have seen the MS article that you quoted. Used other PC's to fax
until I rebuilt Windows. Won't ever make use of an MS service that requires
a credit card number for a free service. This is wrong. And unnecessary.

Dick

[keithman]

WOW! And so many people thought we were crazy. After almost a year, a
solution! Worked great for me. I have to say I was really bummed about this
problem because I rely on faxing when I travel with my laptop. Kudos to the
person who figured this out. And thanks, lobomarino, for calling it to our
attention.
keithman

"lobomarino" wrote:

>
> Hi there,
>
> I have been struggling with this problem for several months, after
> trying to install Windows Fax services on a brandnew HP Compaq nc6000
> with XP SP 2 preinstalled. I just found a solution on the HP suport
> site dated 27 may 2005. I don't know what it does, but it works for me!
> After following the instructions below, the fax drivers installed like a
> breeze, and I just sent my first fax!
>
> Here is the URL to the support page:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/9duoc
>
> Here is the solution text:
>
> Description
> When attempting to install Windows XP fax software, a "Can not copy
> file" error message is displayed.
>
> Solution
> Perform the following steps to reinstall the fax software.
>
>
> 1. Click on Start > Run.
>
> 2. In the dialog box that appears, type esentutl /p
> %windir%\security\database\secedit.sdb. Click OK.
>
> 3. A warning message is displayed. Click OK.
>
> 4. Click Start > Shut Down > Restart to reboot your system.
>
>
> You will now be able to install the fax software.
>
>
> HP Repair - Customer Solution 6643
>
>
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