How to Send Alert Messages to a Remote Computer (210641)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 SP4
This article was previously published under Q210641

SUMMARY

It is possible to automate the sending and receiving of alert messages in Windows NT using the Alerter service. Alert messages can include print notifications, system errors, or informational messages on other computer activity.

MORE INFORMATION

To automate sending alert messages to another networked computer, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Services.
  2. If the Alerter service shows a status of Started and a startup mode of Automatic, go to step four (4).
  3. Double-click the Alerter service, click to select Automatic, click OK, click Start, and then click Close.
  4. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager.
  5. Select the server that is to send the alert messages, and then press ENTER.
  6. Click Alerts, type the name of the computer that is to receive the alert messages in the New computer or username box, click Add, click OK, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/14/2003
Keywords:kbinfo kbnetwork KB210641
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