Re: Net Send

Simplifier wrote:

> Hi...
>
> I have created a small LAN (3 PCs connected by a switch).
> The "Net Send" command was OK.
>
> But after I used some of the file sharing commands, it's not working
> (sounds funny!)
> I'm not sure if its related to file sharing issues... i also tried to
> turn off/n the firewall... change the Exceptions... etc.
>
> Now every time i try to use it i see this error message:
> "Sending files is no longer supported."... net helpmsg 3777
>
> Please guide me how can i enable this service again.
>
In order to use net send, the Messenger Service must be running. Service
Pack 2 disables it. Go to Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and scroll
down to Messenger Services. Start it and set to Automatic. Make sure
your firewall allows lan traffic as trusted.

Malke
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