Symantec WinFax Pro 9.0

Review by Acute Observer for Symantec WinFax Pro 9.0
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WinFax PRO Version 9.0, Symantec

This is “The #1 choice for hassle-free faxing”. It can be used in Windows 95, 98 (and Me), NT (and 2000). This long established program has been around since the early 1990s (for DOS and Windows 3.1x). This will work with Class 1, Class 2, Class 2.0, and CAS compatible or fax capable CAPI 2.0 ISDN board. It allows Network sharing. If you are using Win95, 98, or Me choose `Accessories’ from `Programs’, then `Communications’, and then `Phone Dialer’. Enter `000′ for the Area Code, then for `Area Code Rules’ check `Always dial the area code’. This will force WinFax into using the complete ten-digit area code when dialing the number. Else only the seven-digit number will be used for dialing.

To install the software place the CD in its reader and close it. The installation screen will appear. Choose the “Install Now” icon. Select the default options, like `WinFax Pro’ for the Program Folders. You may be asked to insert your Windows CD so the printer drivers for WinFax are loaded. Then the program files will be copied to your hard drive. Select the `Finish’ option at the end. You must then enter your station identification (CSID) to identify your computer, your fax number, and your voice number. Then identify the fax modem for this software. The software is configured for your choices. Next you need to restart the computer so the changes can take effect. The `WinFax PRO Message Manager’ icon is on the desktop. Selecting this icon allows access to the many options available. You need to install the Adobe Reader software to view the User’s Guide on the CD.

You can turn off the `Automatic Receive’ option. The DELTEST program is in the SymantecCommon folder. It tests the status of your modem(s). I liked the report in the older version. The DOCS folder on the CD contains four manuals. The four manual are:

Fax Sharing User’s Guide faxshare

Networks (16 bit) User’s Guide wfpn16

User’s Guide wfxpug

Multiple Computer Installation Guide wfscript

You can copy them to your hard drive for reference.