Hello there, I am trying to install Fax Service on Windows Vista Business programmatically. I used following code in VB.net and it is failing to install fax. Dim obj = CreateObject("FaxControl.FaxControl.1") If Not obj.IsFaxServiceInstalled Then obj.InstallFaxService() MsgBox("installed") End If It fails with message "Cannot create ActiveX component.". This code works properly for Win XP and Win2k3. Please suggest solution. Also is there a way to turn Windows Features "Windows Fax and Scan" ON programmatically in Vista? Thanks, Gangadhar

Please see: Windows Fax and Scan. Make sure a hardware modem and scanner is installed.Carey Frisch

Hello Carey, I looked into it and I am nowhere getting how to turn on "Windows Fax and Scan" turned on/off programmatically. I should be able turn "Windows Fax and Scan" feature on/off programmatically even if I do not have hardware modem/scanner installed. Thanks, Gangadhar

What do you mean turn Fax and Scan on programmatically? What are you trying to accomplish? Thanks!Lorien - MCSE/MCSA/Network+/A+ --- If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.

Hello, How can we turn on/off Windows Features in vista programmatically. I want to turn ON "Windows Fax and Scan" feature programmatically. I could install IIS using pkgmgr.exe, but not getting feature name for "Windows Fax and Scan" to enable fax service. Thanks, Gangadhar

Hi, Since it is a source code related issue, I suggest you discuss in MSDN forum. Visual Basic CategoryArthur Xie - MSFT