How to build a computer list for LAN messaging
Get every PC into LanSend without typing names one by one. Add a single machine, paste a whole batch, or pull them from Active Directory or an IP range, then tidy the result.
How-to guides for LanSend
Short guides for common tasks: send a pop-up to every PC or just one, warn users before a reboot, send from the command line, and build a computer list.
How to send a network message from the command line
Send a pop-up to one or many PCs straight from a script or scheduled task. The LanSend command line switches, copy-ready examples, and a Task Scheduler setup.
How to warn users before a reboot or maintenance
A reboot or maintenance window is coming and people need a heads-up. See why msg.exe makes you do it host by host, and how LanSend sends a warning to the whole list from a saved preset.
How to send a message to a specific computer on the LAN
Need to reach one PC on the network without walking to the desk? See why msg.exe targets a single host the hard way, and how LanSend finds and messages one machine in a few clicks.
How to send a pop-up message to all computers on the network
Need to reach every PC on the LAN at once? See why msg.exe makes you work host by host, and how LanSend sends one pop-up to the whole list in a single click.
How to Enable Message Sending for Standard Users in LanSend
When using LanSend on Windows computers with standard (non-administrator) user accounts, you may encounter permission errors when attempting to send messages. This typically happens because the underlying Windows messaging APIs require elevated privileges by default. This guide will show you how to grant the necessary permissions to standard users without compromising system security.
How to Use Variables in LanSend Messages
Using variables in LanSend messages allows you to personalize and automate your communication.
How to Customize Notification Types in LanSend
Customizing notification types in LanSend lets you tailor messages to communicate effectively with recipients.
How to Use Message History in LanSend
The Message History feature in LanSend allows users to view all past messages, making it easy to track communication and review previously sent notifications.
How to Create, Edit, and Use Message Presets in LanSend
LanSend’s Message Presets feature allows you to save, edit, and quickly access frequently used messages.