[Alys]

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)

[Blackmirror]

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 *

[Alys]

Thank you!

[firestormer]

i think they've removed it in vista

[JohnWill]

I don't see it in the Vista NET command help.

[WhitPhil]

Vista Equivalent

or

use Msg Console