Feb16
How to send a message to other computers in your network with “net send” command
Yesterday I want to send a message to my friend’s computer on my network(home network behind a router) without install a new special software.After do some search on the Internet I found a “net send” command which included in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003.Net send command is a command line interface that pop-up a message in a simple Message box on your friend’s computer like the bottom picture.
But first of all your computer and your friend’s computers must start the Messenger service which is disabled by default.
To start Messenger service.
1. Right click on My Computer icon >> manage.
2.You will see a Computer management window like the bottom picture.
3. Double click on Services and Applications
4. Double click on Services
5. Find service name Messenger at the Extended tab and double click.
6. Select General tab in Messenger properties window.Select startup type >> Automatic then press start button and press OK
Now both computers can send or review a message through your network.
Example : I want to send a message “Hello guy” to my computer which the computer name is MICROSOF-7293a9 (IP:192.168.1.2)
Here is step-by-step
1. Open a Command Prompt Window or DOS-box by Start >> Run type cmd press Enter.The Command Prompt Window show at bottom picture.
2. Type net send MICROSOF-7293a9 Hello guy or net send 192.168.1.2 Hello guy and press Enter.
3. You will see the popup like the bottom picture if the message was successfully sent.
If your message sent to your friend’s computer by change computer name or IP this popup will show at your friend’s computer.For more information for this command type: NET SEND ?
But first of all your computer and your friend’s computers must start the Messenger service which is disabled by default.
To start Messenger service.
1. Right click on My Computer icon >> manage.
2.You will see a Computer management window like the bottom picture.
3. Double click on Services and Applications
4. Double click on Services
5. Find service name Messenger at the Extended tab and double click.
6. Select General tab in Messenger properties window.Select startup type >> Automatic then press start button and press OK
Now both computers can send or review a message through your network.
Example : I want to send a message “Hello guy” to my computer which the computer name is MICROSOF-7293a9 (IP:192.168.1.2)
Here is step-by-step
1. Open a Command Prompt Window or DOS-box by Start >> Run type cmd press Enter.The Command Prompt Window show at bottom picture.
2. Type net send MICROSOF-7293a9 Hello guy or net send 192.168.1.2 Hello guy and press Enter.
3. You will see the popup like the bottom picture if the message was successfully sent.
If your message sent to your friend’s computer by change computer name or IP this popup will show at your friend’s computer.For more information for this command type: NET SEND ?
vf on 17 Feb 2008 at 4:45 am #
It is bad idea to enable Messenger service. Did you hear about net send spam?It is better to try 3td party tools, like this on for example:
http://www.fomine.com/net-send-gui.html
Bob on 17 Feb 2008 at 11:16 pm #
Hi vfYou are right.But I wan’t to install a new special software and I have set up a Static IP and firewall enabled on all of the computers on my network.
I ‘ll try your solution if I found the problem about net send spam.
Thanks for your comment.
mark simmons on 13 Jun 2008 at 1:19 am #
Thank you, this is perfect for me. I hate all those message programs. This is awesome now I can get a quick message out to my other computers with out having to load software and waiting to connect-I now can do it in under a 30 seconds. Thanks a lot!-MARK SIMMONS-
KEEP MOVING FORWARD –>
Mohamed Shaheed on 16 Jun 2008 at 7:45 am #
This is very good,,, really helpful..Thanks