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How to automatically set up the MS Fax Transport

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Karl Middleton - 27 Mar 2005 07:18 GMT
THE PROBLEM:
How to set up using the fax transport using a .PRF profile file.

THE ENVIRONMENT:
Windows XPSP2
Outlook 2003 SP1
OL.PRF configured for Exchange with home server and %username%,  and Fax
Transport.
Modem is Best Data 56K. Installed and tests OK.

THE RESULT:
New user logs in and runs Outlook 2003. System automatically sets up
Exchange Profile OK. However Fax Transport does not set up. Each user has to
manually set up the fax transport via the Mail icon on the Control Panel.
Once done, faxing from Outlook works OK.

Can anyone advise how to automate the fax transport setup via the PRF file?

TIA
Karl from Oz
Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 27 Mar 2005 12:40 GMT
I'd ask in an Exchange group, not here.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

> THE PROBLEM:
> How to set up using the fax transport using a .PRF profile file.
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
> TIA
> Karl from Oz
Karl Middleton - 28 Mar 2005 03:27 GMT
Russ, you are wrong. This is not an Exchange problem.

This is an Outlook fax problem concerning setting up the fax transport using
a PRF file.

PRF files have in them paramaters that allow the various transports to be
configured automatically upon the first time running of Outlook. By rights,
there should be a set of parameters for the fax transport that can be
incorporated into the PRF file. The parameters would mirror some or all of
the checkboxes, etc, that appear when you hit the Change button under the
Mail settings in Control Panel.

I was hoping that you might be more helpful and less dismissive. If you
don't know, say so. It is not acceptable to handball people seeking advice
off to another NG that is not correct. I have observed through the posts in
this NG a persistent arrogance on your part that is not in the spirit of
what usenet is all about. If you want the MVP tag then live up to it.
Otherwise if you are too busy, get out and let someone with a greater
community spirit step in and assist posters in this NG.

Now, would you like to redeem yourself and offer a useful suggestion as to
how this problem might be solved?

> I'd ask in an Exchange group, not here.
>> THE PROBLEM:
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>> TIA
>> Karl from Oz
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook] - 28 Mar 2005 07:56 GMT
BZZZT!  Wrong - setting up the EXCHANGE profile to include the fax transport
is ABSOLUTELY an Exchange problem, not solved here in an Outlook group.  If
you don't recognize the difference, I then understand your stance.

Setting up profiles for Outlook using Exchange involves both the Office
Resource Kit and Exchange setup.  Re-check your options in the Office
Resource Kit to ensure you are using the correct switches/parameters.

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the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
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After furious head scratching, Karl Middleton asked:

| Russ, you are wrong. This is not an Exchange problem.
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||| TIA
||| Karl from Oz
Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 28 Mar 2005 12:22 GMT
This newsgroup was created to provide support for those fax products
provided by Microsoft for integration with Outlook in the standalone
environment (Microsoft Fax, WinFax SE, Windows 2000 Personal Fax and Windows
XP Fax). It simply is not frequented by those who use enterprise fax
products, Exchange, and PRF files.
Accordingly, I simply redirected you to a group that is so you would be more
likely to get an answer. I'm amazed that doing so qualifies as "arrogant and
dismissive." But thanks for sharing your opinion. Sure makes my day.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

> Russ, you are wrong. This is not an Exchange problem.
>
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>>> TIA
>>> Karl from Oz
 
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