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So, do I use [Hi!] or just say Hi!?

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You type it without the [ ]. They commonly just represent a placeholder.

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After the 4th step, I get the message "Host not found"?

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Check the username. Confirm if the machine and or username you want to reach is on the domain.

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I can't do it; there is syntax just like the picture?

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Follow the syntax. Replace the parameters with the ones you see as you go along.

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Why does command net send not work?

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Net send username message. This is the syntax. Insert the username as seen on the AD.

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How do I do this in windows 10?

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The above method will work for Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows has different coding.

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What does the message appear as on the other computer?

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It'll appear as a pop-up terminal window on the other computer that's on the same network.

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