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17-Jun-2007, 03:41 PM #1
Forgotten trick I wish to re-learn
I do recall a trick I was shown that when you use the cmd window you can send a message to a computer using the ip on the same network as you that causes a window to pop up with your message and an "ok" button, almost like an error message. I learned this about 3-4 years ago and I can't recall the comand you use before typing your message. Can someone please inform me of the line? (if I seem confusing tell me I may be able to re-word it)
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17-Jun-2007, 04:06 PM #2
Start, Run, cmd

Get a DOS window up and type NET SEND * your message here

This will go to each computer on the same network as your and cause a simple
pop up box with the message in it. If you know the ip address of a single
intended machine you can type its address in instead of the *
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17-Jun-2007, 05:03 PM #3
Thank you!
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i think they've removed it in vista
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25-Jun-2007, 02:11 PM #5
I don't see it in the Vista NET command help.
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