Microsoft NetMeeting

@mahesh-E2tZ3t • Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

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You can connect to your own work computer from home, let’s look at ways to connect with other people at other computers. NetMeeting is an old standby for communicating over the Internet and phone lines, and was one of the earliest conferencing applications created by Microsoft.

Communications with NetMeeting include chatting in real time, using web cams and/or microphones for video and voice communications, using an electronic whiteboard, and even sharing programs. Users can work collaboratively across the globe on graphics, documents, or proposals, without ever having to leave their office.

NetMeeting is no longer an application that is installed by default

Where Is NetMeeting?

You likely don’t know where NetMeeting is, and if you look for it, you probably won’t find it either.

To install and run NetMeeting and make it available on your computer:

1. Click Start | Run and type conf. Click OK.

2. In the NetMeeting dialog box, click Next to work through the wizard and install the program. If you’ve previously installed it, NetMeeting will start automatically.

3. As you work through the wizard, you’ll be required to:

-Fill in the information for name, e-mail address, etc.
-Select Microsoft Internet Directory as the default.
-Select the connection speed.
-Choose whether or not to place a shortcut on the Desktop.
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT]Test and configure your microphone, if one is installed.

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sarveshgupta

@sarveshgupta-txtmu5 • Nov 20, 2009

Not heard of it much. Is it good?
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sookie

@sookie-T06sFW • Nov 20, 2009

sarveshgupta
Not heard of it much.
When you will join any software company then may be it will be like a daily term for you where FMG people install softwares in your system remotely. 😀
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Mahesh Dahale

@mahesh-E2tZ3t • Nov 21, 2009

Re: Connect to Others with NetMeeting

There are lots of ways to connect with others, including dialing directly into their computer, or connecting using an IP address, connecting via e-mail address, or even by computer name. Once NetMeeting is installed on both computers that will be used for communicating, you start it by clicking

Start | Run and typing conf.

Once started, you can make a connection in a number of ways. You can type in an e-mail address, a phone number, an IP address, or a computer name. Each are similar, and with an understanding of how to make a connection and communicate on the most basic level, the rest will fall into place easily. Let’s look first at the easiest way to connect, using a LAN.

To connect over a LAN:

1. Click Start | Run and type conf. Click OK. NetMeeting will start.

2. To place a call, either click Call | New Call or click the telephone icon on
the interface.

3. In the Place A Call dialog box type the name of the computer to call. Click Call.

4. A ringing sound will occur on the recipient’s computer; if they accept the invitation to open NetMeeting, you’ll be connected.

5. The four ways to communicate are offered as icons at the bottom of the interface (from left to right): Share Program, Chat, Whiteboard, Transfer Files.
Click any icon to use that method.
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Manish Goyal

@manish-r2Hoep • Nov 21, 2009

mahesh
I can't use this..when i type conf in run..it shows windows cannot run conf...
is there any software requirement for this??
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Mahesh Dahale

@mahesh-E2tZ3t • Nov 21, 2009

goyal420
mahesh
I can't use this..when i type conf in run..it shows windows cannot run conf...
is there any software requirement for this??
NetMeeting is a standard XP component that's hidden until you initially configuration.

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Mahesh Dahale

@mahesh-E2tZ3t • Nov 21, 2009

1) Path of net meeting
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\conf.exe
2) check [FONT=&quot]:- Group Policy Editor |[/FONT]User Configuration | Administrative Tools |Windows Components. Select NetMeeting.
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durga ch

@durga-TpX3gO • Nov 21, 2009

Can netmeeting be used to communicate between different LANs given the fact that it works on internet?
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Mahesh Dahale

@mahesh-E2tZ3t • Nov 21, 2009

durga
Can netmeeting be used to communicate between different LANs given the fact that it works on internet?
NetMeeting used to communication in both a local area network (LAN) and the Internet
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Mahesh Dahale

@mahesh-E2tZ3t • Nov 25, 2009

Re: Use Group Policy to Secure NetMeeting

Group Policy offers ways to configure and secure NetMeeting. If you’re going to be using NetMeeting as a communication and conferencing tool, looking over the options is a good idea. Using Group Policy requires that you have Windows XP Professional, though; you won’t be able to do this in Windows XP Home Edition.

To open the Group Policy Editor and locate and configure NetMeeting options:

1. Click Start | Run and type gpedit.msc.

2. Expand the following: User Configuration | Administrative Tools |Windows Components. Select NetMeeting.

3. To configure application-sharing options, double-click the Application Sharing folder in the right pane. Consider disabling the following for higher security
- Prevent Desktop Sharing
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Prevent Sharing Command Prompts
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Prevent Control

4. To configure audio and video options, open the Audio & Video folder. Consider disabling the following for higher security:
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Limit The Bandwidth Of Audio And Video
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Prevent Receiving Video

5. To configure general options for NetMeeting, open the Options Page folder. Consider disabling the following for higher security (regarding the users that use NetMeeting at your computer):
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Hide The Security Page
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Hide The Video Page

6. There are also some security options listed as stand-alone options, which can be viewed by opening the NetMeeting folder. Consider configuring the following for higher security:
[FONT=&quot]- [/FONT]Prevent Automatic Acceptance Of Calls
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Prevent Receiving Files
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Limit The Size Of Sent Files
[FONT=&quot]-[/FONT] Disable Chat

7. Close the Group Policy Editor when finished.
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