Stop the Fax Service

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

You can stop the Fax service using Services in Server Manager or Computer Management, the Fax Server role page in Server Manager, or Fax Service Manager.

To stop the Fax service using Fax Service Manager

1. Open Fax Service Manager.

2. In the right pane, right-click Fax, and then click Stop to stop the service.

Additional considerations

To configure fax components, you must be a member of the Administrators group or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.

Additional references

• Managing Fax Server Activity

• Open Fax Service Manager

• Install the Fax Server Role