Free receive messages software for windows

Requirements: Microsoft .NET Framework

WinSent Messenger 2.0 beta 3 brings you an easy to use software designed for instant messaging within local area network. Allows to send and receive messages using computer network name, user login, and nickname. Sends broadcast messages using workgroup or domain name. WinSent is fully compatible with WinPopup and Windows NT Messenger Service (net send). Works with any versions of Windows. Does not require dedicated server.

Major Features:

1. WinSent Messenger is a free instant messenger for LAN
   • WinSent Messenger is an easy-to-use program, intended for instant messaging and communication within local area networks (instant messenger for LAN). It can be used for communication between users of your home, enterprise or office LAN.
     
   • With WinSent's help you will be able to exchange short text messages with any user in your LAN, who have WinSent or compatible program installed.
   • WinSent Messenger allows to send and receive messages using computer network name, user login, nickname (arbitrary name, that is unique on the local network). Sends broadcast messages within the bounds of the network using workgroup or domain name. WinSent is capable of sending a message at once to several recipients.
2. Full compatibility with WinPopup and messenger service (net send) protocol
   • For message transmission the WinSent Messenger uses full implementation of a protocol, that is used for message exchange by software products like Microsoft WinPopup, Windows NT Messenger Service (net send command), etc. Therefore the WinSent is fully compatible with these products.
     
   • This feature enables to send and receive messages from network computers, that have one of the aforementioned programs installed and allows to use the WinSent as full replacement for Messenger Service (net send command) and Microsoft WinPopup.
     
   • You will be able to receive messages that are sent by system administrator with the "net send" command, with the Microsoft Winpopup utility, messages from Unix users, that are sent with the smbclient command, messages from printer spoolers, etc.
   • Full WinPopup protocol implementation allows to perform message exchange using both computer network name and user name.
     
3. Does not require a dedicated server or an internet connection
   • WinSent Messenger sends and receives messages in real time, without using intermediate servers. The messages are transmitted directly between sender and recepient. WinSent does not require a dedicated server, third-party services or an Internet connection.
   • As WinSent is not using insecure public networks (Internet), your secrets are safe. Messages are transmitting within your local network only.
4. Works over any network protocol in any versions of Windows
   • WinSent Messenger works over virtually all network protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, etc.), in all Windows versions (95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista), including Windows Vista, where Messenger Service and net send command are missing.
5. Easy to use and handy interface
   • WinSent Messenger have simple and handy user interface without excesses. It looks and works almost like the ordinary Microsoft WinPopup, but have considerable improvements. WinSent does not clutters up the task bar. Its icon is placed in the system tray near the clock. As soon as you have received a new message, WinSent informs you by flashing tray icon.
   • You can configure what WinSent have to do when a new message arrives, including sound effects. WinSent supports configurable hot keys and have embedded local network browser. Most of WinSent's windows have configurable size and screen position, and these settings are stored.
6. Low usage of system resources
   • Low usage of system resources comes out of the great optimization work. WinSent Messenger is a compact program.
     
   • It requires about 300 KB of hard disk space. WinSent works silently in background mode, consuming very small processor resources.
7. Freeware
   • WinSent Messenger is absolutely free program. To be convinced of all aforesaid just download and install the WinSent. Taking into account the small size of the program you'll not spend a lot of time for it.

Enhancements:

• Include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.