"Net Send /Broadcast" Can Be Used by Domain Users (114110)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q114110

SUMMARY

The Windows NT 3.1 Command Reference for (located in the Windows NT Help program in the Main Group) incorrectly states that only Administrators can use "Net Send /Broadcast." Any user who logs on to a Windows NT machine as a member of the domain users group, opens a command prompt and types "net send /broadcast <message>" sends the message to every user on the network.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:KB114110
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