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How To Install Windows Fax And Scan In Windows 11

Last Updated on March 2, 2023 by admin 13 Comments

Windows Fax and Scan utility has been part of the Windows operating system for a long time. However, it’s not part of the new Windows 11.

In Windows 11, the Windows Fax and Scan tool has been replaced with the Scan app. Yes, the Scan app is also present in recent versions of Windows 10. In Windows 10, however, both Scan and Windows Fax and Scan are available, unlike in Windows 11.

Install Windows Fax and Scan in Windows 11 (2)

Most users will not miss the Windows Fax and Scan utility as the new Scan app offers everything available in Windows Fax and Scan tool, considering that the Fax features are no longer needed.

The Scan app is a good one. It even lets you automatically save scanned documents as PDFs. That said, it rarely fails to recognize the connected scanner or shows “Something went wrong” during the scan process.

If you often need to scan documents and pictures and prefer the old Windows Fax and Scan tool over the new Scan app, Windows 11 offers an option to install the Windows Fax and Scan tool. The thing is that Windows Fax and Scan has been made optional feature. In short, it’s not installed out of the box, but you can install it.

This guide shows you how to install Windows Fax and Scan tool in Windows 11.

Install Windows Fax and Scan feature in Windows 11

NOTE: The Windows Fax and Scan tool can coexist with the Scan app. So, no need to remove it. That said, if you do not like it, you can uninstall it by going to Settings > Apps > Installed apps page.

Step 1: Navigate to Windows 11 Settings > Apps > Optional features page.

Install Windows Fax and Scan in Windows 11 (6)

Step 2: Here, click View features button present next to the Add an optional feature.

Install Windows Fax and Scan in Windows 11 (1)

Step 3: In the resulting dialog, scroll down the list to see Windows Fax and Scan entry.

Select the check box next to the entry and then click the Next button.

Install Windows Fax and Scan in Windows 11 (3)

Step 4: Here, click on the Install button to install the Windows Fax and Scan.

Install Windows Fax and Scan in Windows 11 (4)

On the Settings > Apps > Optional features page, you can see the status of the installation progress. Windows 11 might take a few minutes to complete the installation.

Install Windows Fax and Scan in Windows 11 (5)

Step 5: Once installed, you can launch Windows Fax and Scan using search.

How to change scan settings in Windows 10/11 guide might also interest you.

Filed Under: Windows 11 Tagged: Guides

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Comments

  1. rs says

    August 24, 2023 at 3:46 am

    Yes Windows 11 DOESN’T INSTALL ‘FAX’ function (process) is needed for a person to be able to SCAN documents with a Win 11 OS, thank you very much, your answer is correct! Easy to follow these instructions to fix your scanner.

  2. M P CHANDRA SEKHAR says

    August 12, 2023 at 10:27 am

    Scan App in windows 11 is installed. How can I tell the Scan to put 2 or more pages in a file?

  3. Unknown says

    August 3, 2023 at 3:11 am

    Thanks, very helpful.

  4. admin says

    July 5, 2023 at 6:22 pm

    Scan app cannot create one single file out of several scanned documents. Use this workaround: https://www.intowindows.com/how-to-combine-multiple-pictures-into-one-pdf-in-windows-10/

  5. Klaus-Peter Millenet says

    July 4, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    Scan App in windows 11 is installed. How can I tell the Scan to put 2 or more pages in a file?

  6. Mark says

    June 22, 2023 at 7:28 am

    Windows Fax and Scan installed but Fax doesn’t work, only scan.

  7. Keith Bickford says

    June 21, 2023 at 2:21 am

    This requires a FAX modem or FAX server.

  8. syukur ramdani says

    June 6, 2023 at 9:11 am

    thx for the Information

  9. Deng says

    May 2, 2023 at 6:48 am

    Windows Fax and Scan isn’t listed as an option in Windows 11. I would appreciate advice.

  10. Thorsten H. says

    April 21, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    Windows Fax and scan found and installed under Windows 11 pro. Works fine!

  11. k says

    April 14, 2023 at 9:57 am

    really thanks!

  12. Bobsr says

    April 8, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    Windows fax and scan is not listed under optional feature, please help thank you

  13. fouad says

    April 5, 2023 at 2:05 am

    thanks a lot

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