XCLN: Err Msg: Could Not Schedule Fax for Transmission

ID: Q163120


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows 95/98 client, version 4.0


SYMPTOMS

When attempting to send a fax from Microsoft Exchange Client in a profile that contains both the Exchange Server Service AND the Windows 95 fax service, you may receive the following error messages during the rendering of the fax:

Could not schedule fax for transmission.
-OR-
File system error.


CAUSE

Norton Antivirus is enabled on the Windows 95 computer, preventing the fax from being properly rendered in the Windows/Spool directory.

Also files in the Windows/Spool/Fax directory can prevent the fax from being properly rendered.


RESOLUTION

  • Remove or disable Norton Antivirus.

    -OR-


  • Create two Microsoft Exchange profiles: one with Exchange Server service (only) and one with only Fax service.

    -OR-


  • Remove any files that are in the Windows/Spool/Fax directory .



MORE INFORMATION

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Additional query words:

Keywords : awfax exc4
Version : WINDOWS:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: August 12, 1999
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