Chat Using Lan
You may have thought sending messages over LAN was difficult but this makes it really easy. Moreover you don't need any special programs which makes LAN chatting specially useful at school or work places.
Note: this method only applies to Windows XP
Steps
- 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 to save the file as "All files" and click on "Save."
- 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 message to in the User field.
- Input your message in the Message field.
Tips
- The messenger service must be activated 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 start up 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
- Follow the method on the other computer
