How do I work Net Send on XP SP2?

n3xtgen · May 29, 2008

I am having trouble using Net Send in the CMD on Windows XP SP2. Every time I try to connect to an IP address and send a message I get this:

An error occurred while sending a message to xxx.xxx.x.xxx
The message alias could not be found on the network
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2273.

The xxx is the IP address. Works fine when I send one to myself. Any help on getting this to work?

thanks

Bobbye · May 29, 2008

" NET HELPMSG 2273
The message alias could not be found on the network.

EXPLANATION
This message alias could not be located.

ACTION
Check the spelling of the message alias. If it is correct, then the computer tha
t is to receive your message may be busy. Try sending the message again later."
Any firewall or router, or even isp software/hardware can be preventing you from sending the message. More than likely the problem is either a firewall or trying to use a computer name instead of an ip to send the message.

A random shot in the dark but the local ISP may block certain requests on Port 80. this is a guess because it's not certain which port/protocol Net Send uses.

Source: http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=304240

SNGX1275 · May 30, 2008

net send hasn't worked on a default install in YEARS. I think SP1 ended that crap on XP.

There have been about 3 questions about this in the last month on TS. After being silent (if ever talked about) for many years? Why are people so interested in this now?

Example:
http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?t=102218

I thought there was at least 1 more, but TS search has let me down.

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How do I work Net Send on XP SP2?

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