In standby mode, your machine's main memory is powered to retain it's
contents and allow for a quick restart, but the rest of the machine,
including the Fax modem, is powered off.

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"Catt" wrote in message
...
Wrong forum? My browser says "Outlook Fax" so can you give me the right
one
or a name?.
When I wrote "powered down" I meant in the standby mode. So I didn't make
it
clear.
So why can't I receive faxes in the standby mode?
Catt
"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

Think about it for a minute (wrong forum to start.) How would an
incoming
fax find a machine that is powered off? What indication would the
incoming
fax have that your machine actually exists? None. Why would you expect a
machine that is powered off to be able to perform anything?

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After furious head scratching, Catt asked:

| Hi,
| I have Windows XP. It seems there is no way to receive faxes without
| the computer being on or, if there is, I can't find it. I like the
| Windows Fax program and prefer it to all other faxes in my business
| mostly because it can keep the faxes in memory. But why can't I
| receive with the PC powered down? Thanks
| Catt