Fax - Windows 11 Service
Enables you to send and receive faxes, utilizing fax resources available on your computer or on the network.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 23H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 24H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Fax |
| Service name: | Fax |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\fxssvc.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Fax service is running as NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService in its own process of fxssvc.exe. It doesn't share its process with other services. If Fax fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Fax service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Fax is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type for Fax
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreFaxWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the fxssvc.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.