Thanks This worked for me too on a PC P4 2.4G XP Pro SP2 and auto updates.
Feather in the cap for HP, Makes MS look poor though.


"lobomarino" wrote:

>
> Hi there,
>
> I have been struggling with this problem for several months, after
> trying to install Windows Fax services on a brandnew HP Compaq nc6000
> with XP SP 2 preinstalled. I just found a solution on the HP suport
> site dated 27 may 2005. I don't know what it does, but it works for me!
> After following the instructions below, the fax drivers installed like a
> breeze, and I just sent my first fax!
>
> Here is the URL to the support page:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/9duoc
>
> Here is the solution text:
>
> Description
> When attempting to install Windows XP fax software, a "Can not copy
> file" error message is displayed.
>
> Solution
> Perform the following steps to reinstall the fax software.
>
>
> 1. Click on Start > Run.
>
> 2. In the dialog box that appears, type esentutl /p
> %windir%\security\database\secedit.sdb. Click OK.
>
> 3. A warning message is displayed. Click OK.
>
> 4. Click Start > Shut Down > Restart to reboot your system.
>
>
> You will now be able to install the fax software.
>
>
> HP Repair - Customer Solution 6643
>
>
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