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Old 05 May 2006, 12:31 PM
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I have a computer and another laptop, they are both connected to the internet (the laptop is wireless).

How can i send msgs to the laptop from my pc so they appear on the screen?
Old 05 May 2006, 12:35 PM
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Any free messenger program can do this normally based on an e-mail address. Messenger is inbuilt to a standard XP installation.
Old 05 May 2006, 12:45 PM
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http://www.cezeo.com/tips-and-tricks/net-send-command/
Old 05 May 2006, 01:10 PM
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Yep it's free and quick. Just be aware that to use that feature make sure in services the 'Messenger' is enabled.
Old 08 September 2006, 11:40 AM
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click run then type "cmd" then a dos window should pop up then type "net send" followed by there ip address or comp name
Old 08 September 2006, 02:13 PM
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ahhh "net send" brings back funny memories....

colleague sitting at his desk chatting up a bird in the office....

net send %pcname% "stop looking at her norks you dirty b*stard"



Sorry for the hijack
Old 08 September 2006, 09:07 PM
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Hey this sounds great, just go through it again please LOL

Get the command prompt up and then type what exactly???

EDIT: never mind, I didn't read the bit about services, its ok now

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