I just got a new hp computer w/vista x64 on it and can't seem to load eFax software on it. Gives an error that "eFax Messenger can not be installed on Windows XP/Vista x64." I called eFax and their tech support was of no help. Anyone else run into this? Any solutions?
Problem w/eFax
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cyberbiker
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Fax1.com is another online fax service that works with XP and Vista 32, but not 64. They're working on making their Faxblaster software Vista 64 compatible.
Incidentally, Fax1 is far cheaper when sending. I have use free J2.com to receive and Fax1.com to send very successfully for a couple years (until moving to Vista 64).
Incidentally, Fax1 is far cheaper when sending. I have use free J2.com to receive and Fax1.com to send very successfully for a couple years (until moving to Vista 64).
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I never really did understand the attraction to efax. I tried it for a while, but in the end I just bought an hp officejet for $40 and had my own fax machine that works as a computer/standalone scanner/copier/fax.
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System One
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- CPU
- T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
- Motherboard
- Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
- Memory
- 4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- WUXGA 17"
- Screen Resolution
- 1920X1200
- Hard Drives
- 640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
and 320GB 7200RPM External
- Mouse
- Wireless Microsoft 3000
- Internet Speed
- 10 mbps/2 mbps
- Other Info
- Optical Drive:
Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
cyberbiker
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Problem is that is not mobile. If you travel and your laptop is you office from whatever hotel room or beach you are sitting on, you need an online service like j2.com, efax or Fax1.com.
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rmarinella
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Find and download Efax Messenger 4.3 instead of 4.4. You won't get the printer option, but the rest functions adequately.
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System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- VGN-CR120E
- CPU
- T7100
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Integrated
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Integrated
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 320GB
- PSU
- Integrated
- Case
- Integrated
- Cooling
- Integrated
- Keyboard
- Integrated
- Mouse
- MS NB LM 6000
- Internet Speed
- 6M
sconner124
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rmarinella
New Member
You have two options:
1. Efax messenger 4.3 WILL open efx files.
2. Go to efax's website, log in, and change your preferences to download pdf files.
1. Efax messenger 4.3 WILL open efx files.
2. Go to efax's website, log in, and change your preferences to download pdf files.
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System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- VGN-CR120E
- CPU
- T7100
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Integrated
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Integrated
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 320GB
- PSU
- Integrated
- Case
- Integrated
- Cooling
- Integrated
- Keyboard
- Integrated
- Mouse
- MS NB LM 6000
- Internet Speed
- 6M
Imperfect1
Vista Guru
I couldn't download eFax either, but was able to through an alternate method. I downloaded EFAX MESSENGER (which included the full eFax app) through PC World.com: Here's the link: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,6286-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html GOOD LUCK!
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System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Pavillion dv5t (Gen. 1)
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
- Memory
- 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Graphics Card(s)
- 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
- Keyboard
- built in - HP
- Mouse
- built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
- Internet Speed
- max
- Other Info
- ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
sconner124
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cyberbiker
Member
Re: Sending Fax from Vista 64-bit
You can also install J2.com fax software with Vista 64-bit to receive fascimilies as well, jConnect - Download j2 Messenger . The problem is that jConnect - Fax and Voicemail by Email and Conference Calling and eFax - Internet Fax to Email Services don't send form vista 64-bit and have much higher send rates when sending from any OS.
Fax1: Free Fax Software for your Internet Fax Solutions. has the best rates for sending by far, Fax1: Internet Fax Solutions . Only problem is it hasn't upgraded its FaxBlaster software for 64-bit operating systems. Hopefully it will soon.
Here is the MS Office page with help docs related to sending Internet fax, http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/results.aspx?qu=Internet+fax&av= . It is pretty lame that MS has not provided the send fax interface for Office from Vista 64-bit yet. But then, it's Microsoft we're talking about...
You can also install J2.com fax software with Vista 64-bit to receive fascimilies as well, jConnect - Download j2 Messenger . The problem is that jConnect - Fax and Voicemail by Email and Conference Calling and eFax - Internet Fax to Email Services don't send form vista 64-bit and have much higher send rates when sending from any OS.
Fax1: Free Fax Software for your Internet Fax Solutions. has the best rates for sending by far, Fax1: Internet Fax Solutions . Only problem is it hasn't upgraded its FaxBlaster software for 64-bit operating systems. Hopefully it will soon.
Here is the MS Office page with help docs related to sending Internet fax, http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/results.aspx?qu=Internet+fax&av= . It is pretty lame that MS has not provided the send fax interface for Office from Vista 64-bit yet. But then, it's Microsoft we're talking about...
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I was having the same problem. Installed my old saved version of E-Fax 4.1 and it's working fine on Vista 64 bit. Wierd !
We travel in our work and need to keep efax...The fax # is printed on our invoices plus we can access it where ever we have internet.
We travel in our work and need to keep efax...The fax # is printed on our invoices plus we can access it where ever we have internet.
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cyberbiker
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I've always used a free J2.com fax number to receive faxes by email (which is on biz cards), but used Fax1.com to send them. You can't beat these prices, www.fax1.com/great_rates.html. Wish they'd get 64 bit compatible sending software though.
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For being able to read faxes as someone else mentioned if you got to the efax site and log in you can set an option that it will email you your faxes in pdf format which I actually prefer myself.
As for sending faxes if you have a x64 system you have several options. You can simply login to efax online and send your faxes that way, this is what I do when I want a cover page. The other option, if you don't need a cover page, is you can send a fax just using your email program.
What you do is:
1. create a new message and attach the file you want to send to it
2. Then in the To: line you type the phone number, without hyphens, @efaxsend.com, For example [email protected]
This method works great too and then you don't even need to go to efaxes website.
Hope the info helps
As for sending faxes if you have a x64 system you have several options. You can simply login to efax online and send your faxes that way, this is what I do when I want a cover page. The other option, if you don't need a cover page, is you can send a fax just using your email program.
What you do is:
1. create a new message and attach the file you want to send to it
2. Then in the To: line you type the phone number, without hyphens, @efaxsend.com, For example [email protected]
This method works great too and then you don't even need to go to efaxes website.
Hope the info helps
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cyberbiker
Member
Fax1.com finally has a 64 bit version that works great on XP and Vista. It is the most reasonable online fax service available, Fax1: Internet Fax Solutions , and has served me well since 2001 (except for the period it didn't have a 64 bit version). It sends faxes in a host of software formats, Fax1: Internet Fax Solutions . You maintain a trivial credit balance that can be paid from www.paypal.com that does not expire if unused for extended periods. There is no monthly charge.
While it also provides an inbound fax number for you for a fee, I use a free www.j2.com number that receives voicemails and faxes and forwards them to you by email.
While it also provides an inbound fax number for you for a fee, I use a free www.j2.com number that receives voicemails and faxes and forwards them to you by email.