Sending messages in a network

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Artoonie

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I have a functional network, but I cannot send messages to other computers in the network using the Command Prompt.
I have tried both Net Send and Msg, but neither work. I am sure that I am sending it to the correct user names.

When I type "net send username message" in the CMD, I get the following error message:
"An error occured while sending a message to username.
The message alias could not be found on the network.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2273"

When I type "msg username", and then type a message and press ctrl+z on a new line, I get the following error message:
Username does not exist or is disconnected.

All computers on the network are on, and I have been trying for several weeks now.


I asked my friend, he told me to type something into the command prompt. It would show a list of items. On this list, there should be "messenger". I do not remember how to get to this list, but the "messenger" was not on the list. Does anyone know what this is and how to get messenger on it?

Anything would help.

Sincerely,
Armin Samii
 
Make sure the service is turned on for it on both pc. It should be by deault (win xp), automatic win2000

start, settings, control panels, adminstrative tool, services, "messenger"

Enable it and turn it on. :)
 
This is the list I was talking about. There is no "messenger" on this list, even on extended view. It goes from Machine Debug Manager to MS Software Shadow Copy Provider. How would I get messenger onto the list?
 
that was winxp described above.. are you on win98 or me? If so go to the cmd prompt and type winpopup.

win98 based machines need to have the winpopup window open. just like winxp needs to have the service running.

Which windows you using?

(to get to the command prompt go start, run)
 
Sorry for the confusion.
I have WinXP.
Where does it say default?
Or, did you mean it is enabled by default. If so, it was not in the list of services so I do not see how it would be enabled.
 
Follow the detailed instructions....

services1wm.jpg
 
Haha, thanks for the picture.
I did that, but on yours, inbetween LogMeIn Maintenance and MS Software Shadow there is the messenger. On mine, there is no messenger at all. Let me put a screenshot:
services9vz.gif
 
Check the Dependencies listed below, make sure they are enabled.


Messenger sends messages between clients and servers. This service does not need to be running under normal "home" conditions. It is also advisable to make this service go away to avoid the possibility of "net send" messages hitting your computer from the internet. This has nothing to do with MSN Messenger, nor is it "WinPopUp."

To test for this security vulnerability, at the command prompt, (run: cmd.exe) type:

net send 127.0.0.1 hi

If you get a popup "hi" message, you should disable the Messenger service.
If you get an error stating, "The message alias could not be found on the network", you are safe.

If, for whatever reason, you need the Messenger service running but wish not to have spam popups active, you can disable the particular ports at your firewall. The Messenger service uses UDP ports 135, 137, and 138; TCP ports 135, 139, and 445.

Dependencies: NetBIOS Interface; Plug and Play; Remote Procedure Call (RPC); Workstation
 
i dont think you can just download services, they are embedded in windows, something else somewhere in that list is blocking it from appearing or is messing it up, have you installed any services from things like firewalls recently.

Also, its a known bug that netsend is not 100% compatible with windows XP, it works but it is quite limited
 
You have to change something in registry base but i dont remember what.
It's easier to install some program like LANCHAT enterprise or something
 
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