Chat using LAN ..?

by **Admin** Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:21 pm

Open Notepad and type the following:
@ echo off
:A
Cls
echo Messenger
set /p n=User:
set /p m=Message:
net send %n %m
Pause
Goto A
Save the file as "messenger.bat", making sure the file type is All.
Run the program by double clicking the file.
A black window will appear where you will be shown:
User:
Message:
Input the IP address of the computer you want to send your mesaage to in the User field.
Input your message in the Message field.

The messenger service must be activate on both computers before this will work:
Open the control panel.
Click on administrative tools (in classic view)
Click on services
Find messenger service
Open it. You'll see startup type which could be disabled,automatic or manual. If it is disabled, set it to automatic or otherwise leave it as is.
Press the start button and apply
Do the same on the remote computer.
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