[url]http://www.snappyfax.com/[/url] Not free, but free for an unrestricted 30 days.
Then $30 if I recall for the non server edition.

"john" <thunderboltzy_1202******.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> This is a bit of a ****** nuisance to say the least!
>
> Whereas FAX could be dealt with by my old PC (using Win XP Home), it can't
> by my new one (using Win VISTA Home Premium). I had even bought a modem
> (as an extra for the new PC) - never imagining that Microsoft would
> effectively withdraw the FAX facility.
>
> If anyone could recommend some simple software (maybe a 'freebie') I would
> be very grateful.
>
> Here's hoping ....
>
> Cheers
> John
>
> "Don Bouchard" <deebeeX@Xjhu.edu> wrote in message
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>> Is there a Fax software program that works well with Vista?[/color]
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