Win 10 Pro - MSG command in CMD - Sending messages to computers on the same network

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I am trying to use MSG in CMD to send messages to designated computers on my office's local network. There are only four computers, and each is hardwired into our office server (don't know how to find server specs but it's a few months old and cost $15k so likely up to date specs)

[Edit: all four office computers are running Windows 10 Pro]


I can only seem to send messages to myself. I have tried working with the firewall, file sharing permissions etc., but I keep getting the message that "[USER] does not exist or is disconnected"


Given the workarounds I've tried, I believe the error is in my command. That is, I don't think I'm directing the message to the correct destination.


After reading the documentation for MSG I am no further ahead as I am brand new to CMD (this is my first project).


Can anyone chime in if they've successfully sent messages to another computer where a physical server is involved? Do I have to send the message to the server? I've tried using the individual computers' names and IPv4 addresses, though the IPv4 addresses are all strange (10.10.20.176 instead of the usual 192.168...). I get the same "user disconnected" error no matter what.


Thanks everyone

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