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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

LAN messenger File Transfer stay on "CALCULATING TIME" error

Anissa Erdman:

Hi anyone!

  Could you help me, please? When I'm sending files to other computer from our network  it's always stuck on "CALCULATING TIME"  and didn't progress anymore. But when someone users sending files to my lan messenger don't have any problem when sending files.

Cornelius Hackett

I installed Softros LAN messenger https://messenger.softros.com
It works. I send  files successfully.

It appears you are experiencing issues when attempting to transfer files using the free LAN messenger application from SourceForge. The problem manifests as the file transfer getting stuck in a "calculating time" status instead of completing the file transfer.

This type of problem is often indicative of connectivity or network configuration issues between the systems attempting the file transfer. Some troubleshooting steps I would recommend are:

  • Verify both systems have the latest version of the LAN messenger software and that firewalls or security software are not blocking the application.
  • Check that file and printer sharing is enabled on both systems and configured properly in the application.
  • Confirm both systems are on the same LAN subnet and network discovery is enabled.
  • Try adjusting MTU settings on the NICs to rule out MTU mismatch issues.
  • Check switch port configurations are not limiting bandwidth via QoS or speed/duplex settings.
  • Attempt file transfers with a different piece of software like FTP to determine if the problem is isolated to the LAN messenger tool.

Let me know if the transfers succeed after trying these steps. Optimizing connectivity and network configuration between systems is crucial for reliable file transfer performance.


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Evans Bode:

Hi!
I have the same problem between two pc's with different windows versions.
From 7 to 8.1 the file transfer works flawlessly, but from 8.1 to 7 it stays on "calculating time" forever.
The pc's are connected through ethernet and are on the same network.
I tried with the firewalls disable on both of them and got the same result as before.
Any ideas on what to try next to fix it?
Thx.


Megane Buckridge:

Hi,

Most of my file transfer issues got resolved when I reinstalled it. May be it's worth trying.

Thanks 
Dino


Kendrick Fahey:

Are there any solutions?
I tried to reinstall but still getting can't send file.
It shows "stay on calculating time"


"This is an older thread, but for anyone else experiencing similar issues with file transfers failing or having very slow transfer speeds, the cause may be a duplex mismatch between the source and destination network ports. It's recommended to verify that both ports are configured for full duplex mode rather than half duplex to resolve this type of problem and achieve maximum file transfer performance. The duplex settings should be checked on the network interfaces of the systems on each end of the file transfer connection. Configuring the relevant ports for full duplex operation can resolve transfer failures and sluggish speeds that are sometimes encountered due to duplex mismatches."



Friday, August 25, 2023

LAN messenger: a port address 50000 conflict on start up

Pete:

How do I fix this error?
When first butting the computer an error message occurs. I have changed the port to 60000 and the same error message happens. What's up?

Error Message: "A port address conflict has been detected. LAN Messenger will close now. LAN Messenger cannot start because another application is using the port configured for use with LAN Messenger."

ng_sa:

Hi

This software should now be thought of as 'Abandonware' no one can help you here.
I have tried to get a login for this forum & that does not even work.

I've migrated our office to alternative LAN messenger https://messenger.softros.com

But you will have to download the source code & work out the problem for yourself, sorry for such bad news!!!




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Lilia Palma 

Hola, tengo este mismo problema, serĂ¡ que alguien ya lo ha resuelto?
Ayuda... por favor!
Vinod:
Still the issue persist..I'm also facing the same issue. I'm using version 1.2.35. Any solution for this issue..
Maria333:
Our office migrated to Softros lan messenger, recommend to try this app and see if this error happen again.
Randi:

At the command prompt, I ran netstat -noa. Then, tasklist. Netstat -noa would tell you if the port 50000 is used or not, if it is, then it will tell you which PID is using the port. Then, tasklist command would tell you the program file name with the PID. For my case, nothing was using the port 50000, so it didn't help at all. 

Since this issue was only happening to Dell laptop computers we have, not desktop or HP computers, I assumed it was something to do with Dell pro-loaded software. After uninstalling those things like Dell backup and recovery, Dell whatever else not required for the computer to function well, we no longer had this issue.
JoeK:
Just go to the task manager, stop the process for lan messenger, then relaunch app. works for me
k_d:
just go to the task manager, stop the
process for lan messenger, then
relaunch app.
now it will show in notification icons.
Master:
i have two alternate to solve this:

A.
Change the communication port in all machines for LMC
change tcp/udp port from Tool>Preference>network.

in case application is not at all opening then, add below line in the .ini file placed at "%appData%\Roaming\LAN Messenger\LAN Messenger.ini" and open application.
Code:[Connection]
UDPPort=50001
TCPPort=50001

where 50001 is the new port.

B.
Identify & kill the process,which uses 50000 port with following detailed process:
1.From Task manger, open resource monitor
2.Go to network tab and check under tcp connections,PID of the application,which is using "local port" as 50000
3.Note down PID (process ID) of the application and do 'end process' from network tab.
ex. in my case it was 'svchost.exe' with particular PID
4.Now open LMC,it must work.

Hope this info helps everyone like me...

Kasie: 
I tried to open my messaging app, but I got an error message saying there was a conflict with the port it uses. Ports are like mailbox numbers that apps use to send and receive data. It looks like another app is already using the port my messaging app wants to use. How can I change the port my messaging app uses so it doesn't conflict with the other app?

Yolanda:

I'm having the same problem with my messaging app on my Mac computer. On my PC, I found out the ports my messaging app is trying to use are TCP ports 51049, 51062, 51260 and UDP ports 50422, 58980.

The ports apps use can change each time the app opens up. I'm not sure where to find the setting file for my messaging app (on both Mac and PC) that lets me specify which ports I want it to use.

Does anyone know where I can change the port settings for my LAN Messenger app? That way I can make sure it uses ports that don't conflict with other apps. Let me know if you need any help understanding the port numbers or finding the setting files.


Terrence:

I'm having the same problem too on my Windows 10 Pro computer since yesterday. When I used the netstat -abn command to check, I saw that only the lmc.exe app was using port 50000. But when I tried to start my messaging app, it still said there was a port conflict with 50000. Then today, it just started working again without any error. Very strange!



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Monday, August 15, 2022

How do I talk on LAN?

Chatting on the LAN

Chats

The need to exchange information and synchronize actions with other users of the local network is perfectly clear and does not need to be described. The Windows developers understood this when they implemented the messaging feature in their operating system. This option is not the most convenient, but it has one undeniable advantage - it is always at hand.

Text messaging in Windows 2000/XP/2003 systems is done from the command line. To send a message to another machine, start the console and type the command: net send 192.168.1.3 text_message, where 192.168.1.5 is the IP address of the computer where the message is sent (you can use the network name of the machine).

Not everyone may find it convenient to send messages this way, in which case the graphical interface followers can go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management (or run the command compmgmt.msc in the Start menu). In the window that appears, select Action > All Tasks > Send Console Message, and click Add to add the desired computers to the list of recipients.

Messages sent with Windows tools appear in a pop-up window. In this way, you can call the user who is playing a game or watching a movie - the message window will minimize almost any full-screen application.

Third party developers are not slacking, and as a consequence there are a great many programs for communicating in the local network. We will talk about the two most worthy and modest in terms of system resource consumption.



Softros LAN messenger app is one of the most popular programs for local network messaging. The program's interface is made in the style of the well-known program ICQ, which provides convenient communication and allows new users to easily cope with the interface of the program. The application doesn't require a mandatory connection to the internet or a dedicated server for full functionality. All users have equal access to the capabilities of the program.

The main features of the program:

- contacts contains a list of users with whom you often communicate, and also allows you to determine whether your computer is on or off;

- overview of the network environment with the ability to send messages to the selected computer;

- placement of users into groups with the ability to send multicast messages;

- the ability to create a pending message for a user who is currently turned off;

- quick response to a message with a single mouse click;

- logging of message history with easy viewing and filtering;

- visual notifications: blinking dialog in the system tray, pop-ups and prompts when a message is received or when a user changes his status

- audio events (with the possibility of choosing your own file);

- support of smiles;

- sending files to one or more recipients at once.

If you want to have a private conversation, you can exchange private messages or create a private chat that is available only for you and your interlocutor.

Voice communication

Organization of the exchange of text messages is a rather trivial task, but the emotional part of the conversation suffers a lot when using this kind of communication. Moreover, not everyone has skills of typing fast, which can complicate the communication in chat and cause a sleepy interlocutor, who will be waiting for an answer for half an hour.

Audio communication freed from the listed disadvantages requires additional expenses for equipment: microphone (preferably with headphones), full duplex audio card (able to play and record sound simultaneously).

Among programs for voice communication NetVoice can be singled out. It is not too resource intensive and normally works on processors from 400 MHz. Despite the fact that the sound quality is not ideal (there are interferences and distortions), it is easy to understand all the words and intonations. The program is easy to use, just run it on all the machines you want to communicate with.

NetVoice supports several communication modes.

- Conference. Up to 5 users can communicate simultaneously in this mode. To organize a conference, one of the participants has to connect in this mode and the others connect to him or her in the usual way.

- Radio station. In this case, one of the users acts as a sound source, and the rest - as listeners. This mode provides one-way voice communication and is well suited for notifying users.

- Auto Answer. You can record an audio message that will automatically play when you access the computer in your absence.

In case there are problems with audio communication, NetVoice has a built-in test messaging service.

Video calling

The most accessible and easy-to-use audio and video communication system is the NetMeeting program included with Windows. To start installation, run the conf command from the Start menu. You will need to enter your registration data (name, surname, e-mail), then the Local Area Network connection type, and in the final step, specify the audio playback volume and microphone volume.

Using NetMeeting is simple. In the address bar, simply enter the IP address or network name of the computer you want to connect to, and wait until the "other end of the line" responds to you.

In addition to voice and video calls, NetMeeting lets you exchange files, run collaboration applications (e.g., Word or Excel), and create a group drawing in a simple graphics editor.

You can adjust picture and sound quality in the Tools>Options menu.

The disadvantages of NetMeeting include low quality of transmitted images and small window size.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

How to delete LAN messenger history or logs?

 How to manage logs in the Softros LAN messenger?

First of all, open a built-in message browser in the LAN chat app. Just click a View Message History button. It is located on the toolbar of the main Softros LAN Messenger window.





What buttons are located on the toolbar of the History Viewer?

  • Print — click this  button to print any chat
  • Browse Log Files — click to open all history database.
  • Save Messages to File — it saves chosen messages to a computer file.
  • Copy Selected to Clipboard — copy messages for any of your needs.

Search text box is in the corner of the History Viewer window. To start a search, type a search term in the text box, and then press ENTER on the keyboard. If the search returns any results, they will be highlighted in green. To jump to each next result, press ENTER. You can search only through the history of a user selected on the left.




Đ¡heck this video guide, if you want to delete all logs saved in this messaging application.



How to delete a message in Softros LAN messenger logs?

If you need to delete one message in history viewer, right click the message and choose "Delete..."









Friday, February 18, 2022

Is there a LAN messenger fix for high DPI monitors?

Nathan K. Mitchell:

I recently upgraded my monitor to a 4k one and now I can't really read the text on the messenger. I've tried all the Windows 10 settings but had no luck.

Is anybody using Lan messenger on a 4k monitor? Any chance to fix resolution issue?

Thanks in advance.


George Constantine:

Hi, unfortunately LAN messenger v 1.2.35 is outdated and doesn't support high resolution monitors.

I recommend to migrate to other app like Softros https://messenger.softros.com 

Their website reports:

June 27, 2019 - Softros LAN Messenger v9.3 is released.

Added: Support of high definition displays (Quad HD, 4K, etc)



Monday, December 14, 2020

Where is NET SEND command in Windows 10, Windows 7, Vista?

Guys, today I'm going to talk about something that many people asked in the forums in which I participate.

What is NET SEND command?

The  Windows XP "Messenger" service became so famous, that many users use it by command line. Who has never seen someone click on "Start", "Run" and type "NET SEND username "Where are we having lunch today?". The NET SEND command is part of the Windows XP messenger and only works if this service is activated. Many companies have abolished the use of NET SEND just for this reason. I once saw a coworker typing "NET SEND * Hello! 

When entered, the command simply sent instant messages to all users who are connected to the same network. Imagine about 500 people received the message. Lucky for him he wasn't fired after that event, but NET SEND option was deactivated.

NET SEND is not only used for play. By the way, using it as a joke is just one of its uses. Several software apps use it as a way to exchange messages, even with database servers, as I witnessed.

The question, on Windows Vista and consequently on Windows 7, 10 is: Where is our dear friend NET SEND? Try typing the command and you will have a surprise: the "NET" service still exists, but the SEND function has been removed.

MSG command is successor of NET SEND command

And now? Don't be sad: Microsoft has implemented a replacement for NET SEND: MSG command. That's right: MSG. Just type this command at the command prompt and you will see that there are several ways to use it, including the simplest being similar to your grandfather NET SEND. Here is just one example, typed at the Windows 7 command prompt with the simplest syntax possible:

MSG <user> <message>

Example: "MSG Alex Hello World

(where "Alex" is the name of the target user, on the network)


Result of using the "MSG" command

As simple as that? Absolutely. The syntax reminds me of the old NET SEND. It is also possible, as in NET SEND, to send a message to a user with a specific server name. See the syntax below:

MSG <server>>user>>message>

Just type "MSG" and see all the available options:


Anyway, If the company where you work allows the use of MSG, you can go back to the old command-line conversation: "MSG Alex when lunch?" 

Note: MSG does not need the active messenger service.

Possible errors when sending messages:

After some comments on functioning problems, I made new tests and came to the solution of some common errors.

"Error 5 getting session names".

Possible reason: if you are on a domain network and the message is not sent, you may need to change the "AllowRemoteRPC" registry key to "1″" on each local machine in the following REGEDIT path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server

<user> does not exist or is disconnected

 The machine that would receive the message needs to have the source user as the administrator of the destination machine. Example: user "john" wants to send a message to user "fred". The machine used by the "fred" user must have the "john" user as an administrator. I am trying to find more information in case the user cannot be the administrator.

 Problem of messages sending between Windows 10 and Windows Vista/7, XP machines, or vice versa.

I did not find ways of integration for sending by "MSG" command from Windows 10, 7, XP machines to Windows XP machines as well as NET SEND from Windows XP machines to Windows Vista/7/10 machines.

Other errors: always check the firewall. In some situations, I noticed that the firewall was the problem that blocked the exchanges of messages. Some network security policies can also block sending. In this case, it is necessary to check with the network administrator.

Can I use any simple LAN messaging application without typing all these boring commands?

Yes, there are lot of applications that could replace these commands. And they works perfect between different Windows systems. You can send messages between old Windows XP and latest Windows 10 easily.



Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Is LAN messenger safe?

Christine Jewett:

I run a public-facing department within city government. Our staff chose LAN messenger to communicate internally in our building primarily as a safety tool, to alert staff when an irate or dangerous member of the public was on site, etc. We have been using LAN chat for sixmonths & love it. The IT technician  discovered that a staff member was using it and blocked it, out of vague network security concerns. (he also is opposed to "modern" things like email & remote desktop access. 

Looking for info to show that LAN messaging apps is not a threat, but a great tool. Thanks for your help.

Anthony Chatterton:

Hello! First of all, thank you for your question.
The main goal of security is: all LAN messenger traffic remains in your network.
No traffic outside the company building or outside your office floor if you wish.
If you trust your local network connection, you can also trust LAN messenger.





If not, you should know that all traffic is heavily encrypted with a 256 bit AES encryption algorhytm shared only in the  dedicated p2p connection between 2 LAN messaging clients. This makes external access is a really difficult  thing for a hacker.
And you can always say: if your IT staff doesn't trust his local network, the problem is not LAN messenger but the network.
Sorry for the humour. It's safest thing to get people to use LAN messenger. 
Our office uses it at work and despite this I have had to fight against the distrust of people who see evil in a "messenger".

LAN messenger is an app designed to have a "intranet messenger" safely inside your office.

As I know that some army and goverment security departments in the world is using it after testing its reliability for months.
But in the end you should believe my words and I don't know how convincing I can be.
If I anyone  created malicious  commercial software, he will loose all credibility about his IT work.
I don't know what to tell you more..

And thanks again for having used and appreciated LAN messenger for months.


Christine Jewett:

Thanks so much for the clear answer. Of course, the real issue here is NOT the software, but the mindset. All I can do is try to educate and have faith that human beings can learn and evolve. A big thanks for offering such a simple-to-use and (therefore) elegant program. After trying several alternatives, ALL of my staff are on board and love what you've suggested. It keeps my staff safe. 
Thanks again.