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windows MSG command not working
refering to the guideline here: http://webtools.live2support.com/windows/msg.php
we are thinking of using the MSG command to send message to all the clients PC to inform them when the server is restarting, or sth urgent..
this is the command we've tried, but not working (only the computer we use received this msg, the other won't)
MSG pc_name 'Server will be shut down at 9am'
we are thinking of using the MSG command to send message to all the clients PC to inform them when the server is restarting, or sth urgent..
this is the command we've tried, but not working (only the computer we use received this msg, the other won't)
MSG pc_name 'Server will be shut down at 9am'
Try "net send" instead.
The syntax of this command is:
NET SEND
{name | * | /DOMAIN[:name] | /USERS} message
The syntax of this command is:
NET SEND
{name | * | /DOMAIN[:name] | /USERS} message
ASKER
i tried
net send pc001 hi
but i get:-
This message alias could not be located.
net send pc001 hi
but i get:-
This message alias could not be located.
I'd be willing to bet that most of the computers have the "Messenger" service disabled. Go into the services of the computer you want to send the test to and check to make sure that service is started.
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where is the Messenger service under?
control panel??
control panel??
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when i use MSG, i still can send msg to myself but when i use net send, i could even receive msg to myself.. (same PC)
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ok, i got it :)
but is there any other way to send msg?
and why MSG can't work?
i increase the pts for this extra question.
but is there any other way to send msg?
and why MSG can't work?
i increase the pts for this extra question.
MSG will work, I think you have the wrong syntax
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ts_cmd_msg.mspx?mfr=true
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ts_cmd_msg.mspx?mfr=true
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C:\>msg pc001 hi
pc001 does not exist or is disconnected
but when i use net send, i could send to pc001
pc001 does not exist or is disconnected
but when i use net send, i could send to pc001
Check the reference I gave. You don't send to a computer, but rather a user, if you are using MSG
ASKER
hmm, then i think i will stick to net send...
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OMG, i just notice that beckham has suggested net send... should have split the point a little
No sweat. Glad we could help
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;)
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