Cannot send message to all workstations.

[jatkinson]

Using Server Manager on my W2K server I tried to send a message to all my W2K Pro / XP Pro workstations to warn them off a server shutdown. Unfortunately a few workstations did not receive the message. I have checked the services on these workstations and the messenger service is running so I'm not sure why they didn't receive the message.

Could any help explain this for me please?

Cheers

 

[scottydd]

If the machines that didn't receive the messages are XP machines, check and see if personal firewall is turned on. If it is turn it off and try again.

 

[jbit01]

What is yout network architecture like? Do you have VLANS setup? If so that will stop broadcast messages from reaching other subnets.

Also many virus software packages have a form of firewall installed by default (ie PC Cillin). Check the virus settings for it.

 

[jatkinson]

As far as I am aware it's straightforward W2K AD network. not sure what VLANS are. I will check your suggestion scottydd as that would make sense. Cheers

 

[jbit01]

is there a logical pattern to which workstations aren't getting the message (ie, certain parts of a building or floor, a particular department) or is it sporadic?

 

[jatkinson]

3 users from 3 different areas of the building, all got WXP Pro installed so going to test the firewall theory when I have 5 mins.