How to Stop a Fax Service
- 1). Press your "Windows logo" and "R" keys simultaneously to launch a Run box.
- 2). Type "Services.msc" and click the "OK" button. This loads the Services utility. By default, the services are listed in alphabetical order.
- 3). Double click "Fax," then click the "Startup type" drop-down menu.
- 4). Select "Disabled" and then click "Apply."
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