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How can I send a message from one user to another user using the msg command if both accounts are on same server and are using a client machine?

I know the basic use of msg command:

msg "username" "message you want to send"

What parameters should I pass here so that other user can get my message?

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MS doc on the syntax is here.

Your syntax looks fine, but you may need to enter the server or session name.

The msg command uses the domain to contact the user, so as long as they are on your domain with domain credentials it will send to whatever PC they are on.

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  • Thanks for the documentation, I tried msg [username] /server:[servername] /w [message], but I think we do not have sufficient rights.
    – Searock
    Sep 17, 2010 at 8:45
  • @searock - it's possible. Sometimes it is disabled since spyware/adware use it to spoof system messages.
    – JNK
    Sep 17, 2010 at 9:46
  • Well then I guess our Admin must has disabled it. Anyways thanks a lot.
    – Searock
    Sep 17, 2010 at 12:08
  • How about using SysInternals psexec?
    – kokbira
    Feb 22, 2018 at 14:35
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msg /SERVER:<server_name> * /TIME:<time_in_seconds_to display> "<message_text>"

Just edit the text. Dont delete ", * or /. Write them as they are.

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You could try

msg Username Server:Servername ( Then Press Enter )

Type your message then press Enter again

Then Press CTRL +Z And Enter

Think that should work

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