Q130395: Cannot Access Shared Fax with WFW 3.11 or Windows 95

Article: Q130395
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 15-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to access a Windows 95 shared fax from a Windows for Workgroups
computer, or when you try to access a shared Windows for Workgroups fax from a
Windows 95 computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:

  - The specified network server does not exist. Please check name entered or
  the server itself.

  - The specified network server is not running. Please contact the
  Administrator of the server.

CAUSE
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The Windows for Workgroups fax is not compatible with the Windows 95 fax.
Windows 95 fax servers cannot communicate with Windows for Workgroups At Work
Fax clients because the interface protocols have changed.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, either connect to a fax server running the same version
of Windows, or upgrade all fax servers and clients to Windows 95.


Additional query words: modem pcfax msfax

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : :

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