Re: net send - command prompt

"AnLaoch" <emlyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've used the "net send" command before when on company networks (handy
> for bouncing messages back and forth, and for getting your point
> noticed). What I was wondering is whether it's possible to use the
> "net send" command over the web between two pc's. I tried to net send
> my own pc as a test, but I just keep getting an error message.
>
> My set up is:
>
> * Win xp with xp firewall
> * broadband connection behind a Creative broadband blaster router
> * Static IP address
>
> I picked a random port number (against tcp) and forwarded it in the
> router setup. I also made the cmd program an exception in the windows
> firewall setup. Still no joy. Am I doing something wrong, or can it
> not be done?
>
> All tips appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>

Is the Messenger service turned on? SP2 turns it off by default. This is not
Windows or MSN Messenger but the Messenger service.

Kerry


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