How to Use Net Send to Send Computer Messages
If you have a home network with multiple computers running Windows XP or are on a network at work and have the ability to use TCP/IP commands in a DOS prompt, then you can freely send network messages to anyone in your network. The procedure is simple and can be done in a few steps. Due to possible spamming, the net send function is automatically disabled in Windows XP SP2. To enable net send, type "services.msc" (without quotes) in the "Run" command. Then locate the Messenger service and enable it.
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Things You'll Need
- A Computer
- Access to a Network
- The Names of the Users or Computer Names on the Network
- Ability to Use TCP/IP Utilities
- Ability to Open and Use DOS Command Line
Instructions
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Gather the names of the users or computers in your personal or work network.
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Navigate to the "Start" menu and select "Run." In the Run dialog, type "cmd" (without quotes) and click "OK." The Command Prompt dialog opens.
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Type "net send (user name or computer name) (message you want to send)" without the parentheses or quotations. Then press "Enter." For example, type: net send bob1 Howdy Bob! Don't forget to take the dog out before bed!
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Send messages to all users listed on the network by typing "net send /users (message you want to send)" without the quotations and parentheses.
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Close the Command line by clicking the Close box or by typing "exit" (without quotes) and pressing "Enter."
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Tips & Warnings
Messages can only contain up to 128 characters.
In order to send a message, the user has to be logged on in order to receive it.
In order for messages to be received, the messenger service must be turned on and running (found in administrative tools).
Be aware of who is in your network if you use the /users command and use discretion as needed.
If using this utility from work, please make sure you are permitted to do so first.
References
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Comments
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Quite useful and thanks!
