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Net send command in Command Prompt

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by mak15

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I was trying to use net send command in Command Prompt from Windows2000 Pro to Windows98 machine, but the message can't get through! The command I use is (net send 162.351.23.65 "Hello!") I can use this to send from Windows2000 pro to Windows2000 pro. I would happy to hear if anyone has a advice for me!

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by legj1

Do not use quotes when sending... Should just be net send 162.351.23.65 Hello.

by d_v ant

In order for a Win 9X computer to receive a net send message, it must have WinPopUp installed and running.

Follow these steps to install it:

In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.

On the Windows Setup tab, click System Tools, and then click Details.

Click the WinPopup check box to select it, and then click OK.

Click OK.

To start it, Click Start, Run, type "winpopup" without the quotes and click OK.

optionally, You can put it in you startup folder to have it start automatically. The executable is Winpopup.exe and is located in the Windows folder.

by mak15

How do I know them are running WinPopUp or not? If they aren't running WinPopUp, how do I install it? Thanks!

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