Send a message to PC on the same local network
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thierry
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Just like we can ping a hostname or its IP address to check if it responds, there is a way to send a small message in a window on the remote PC.
This is the command I need along with the syntax, thank you in advance.
This is the command I need along with the syntax, thank you in advance.
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Hello,
The simplest solution is to install dedicated software on each PC in the network, which will avoid compatibility issues and registry configuration:
For those who absolutely want to rely on Windows mechanisms, on PCs running Windows 7 and above (Windows 10, Windows 8):
On the receiving computer(s), set the AllowRemoteRPC value to 1 in the
On Windows versions older than Windows 7, the command is:
The specified PC should receive the message (unless the Message Display service is disabled)
nicolos
PS: For more information
The simplest solution is to install dedicated software on each PC in the network, which will avoid compatibility issues and registry configuration:
For those who absolutely want to rely on Windows mechanisms, on PCs running Windows 7 and above (Windows 10, Windows 8):
- Press the Windows+R keys simultaneously, then type
cmd
and confirm with Ctrl+Shift+Enter to run as administrator - Then enter the following command:
msg * /server:remote_machine_name_or_ip your_message
On the receiving computer(s), set the AllowRemoteRPC value to 1 in the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Serverkey.
On Windows versions older than Windows 7, the command is:
net send remotePCname message
The specified PC should receive the message (unless the Message Display service is disabled)
nicolos
PS: For more information
net send /helpor
msg /help
bea
Hello, how are you?
bea
Hi, yes and you?
