Q131571: Microsoft Fax Attachment Not Associated

Article: Q131571
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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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 send a binary file attachment in Microsoft Fax using Microsoft
Exchange in Windows 95, you may receive the following error message

  The following recipient(s) could not be reached:

  The file <filename> is not associated with a program. Open the file and
  then print to the MS Fax printer.

where <filename> is the name of the attached binary file.

CAUSE
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This error can be caused by either of the following conditions:

- You tried to send a non-printable file over a Class 2 fax/modem or to a fax
  machine that does not support binary file transfer.

- You are using a Class 1 fax/modem and have the fax properties set to Not
  Editable (facsimile format only).

RESOLUTION
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You can send binary files with Microsoft Fax from a Class 1 fax/modem to a Class
1 fax/modem. Both fax/modems must be set up with the Editable If Possible or
Editable Only setting.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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