[macataq]

hello
i have recently got a very nice little visual basic program that with my limited abilities was able to adapt and change to suit my needs it sends instant messages across my LAN. this is open source code, so i am not trying to pull a fast one on anybody. all went well until i tried sending a message to my son in the next room. i can see his comp and the two others in the house. the program tells me the message is sent , but alas , he doesn't recieve anything. i am running xp pro and have a d-link 4 port router with cable hookup. if anyone could help with this , i would appreciate it
i am new to VB so type REAL SLOW, lol
thank you
MacataQ

[Deathblow]

Originally Posted by macataq

hello
i have recently got a very nice little visual basic program that with my limited abilities was able to adapt and change to suit my needs it sends instant messages across my LAN. this is open source code, so i am not trying to pull a fast one on anybody. all went well until i tried sending a message to my son in the next room. i can see his comp and the two others in the house. the program tells me the message is sent , but alas , he doesn't recieve anything. i am running xp pro and have a d-link 4 port router with cable hookup. if anyone could help with this , i would appreciate it
i am new to VB so type REAL SLOW, lol
thank you
MacataQ

Does he have the messenger disabled on his machine?

[macataq]

hello
do you mean tne net start from the command line?
thnx
MacataQ

[Deathblow]

Under XP pro, Go to Administrative tools/services. Then scroll down to Messenger and see if it is enabled on his machine.

[macataq]

was diabled , set it to manual
same result....lost

[Deathblow]

Did you start the service or reboot?

[macataq]

i did reboot right after, and got the same result
not sure what to try next, i belive the code is fine
and it does say it is sending the message
but when i check the other comp nothing there
message lost in gigahertz-land i guess
lol ;(
MacataQ