Windows Communicator - universal chat client,based on ICQ and IRC functionality and solutions. Application can work on Local Area Networks as well as over the Internet. Each copy of Windows Communicator contains built in, inactive by default Windows Communicator server. The server starts when application cannot connect to defined server. Server keeps informations about users list, scheduled messages which should be sent even if the receipient is currently unavailable and, at last , the messages to send at defined date/time.

Basic application functions contain : sending public messages, private chat, private message.Additional options may work as spy, allows you to get screenshot remotely, get running applications list (with terminate option), reboot, shutdown or logoff network computer. You can execute any application on victim's computer as hidden process, you can monitor others keyboard activity. Each option can be blocked by users.

Identification. Each user's status is displayed as icon. Icon color depends on current user state.For example, users that are currently online appears in users list as green icon, not available users-blue icon. The red color means the user asks you not to disturb, you cannot send him message box, the only way to contact is by leaving your message in private chat window. The DND state guarantee that you won't receive message boxes and the application won't popup or become active. You can also group users (i.e. by location)

By entering to User Details dialog you are able to read more detailed informations about users like: computer name, IP number, EMail, Operating System. Windows Communicator version, unique network interface card number (MAC address). Besides appliation checks for FTP/HTTP/Telnet accessibility and user left or join time.

The next, hidden function is Message Filter. This is good solution for young Windows Communicator users whose shouldn't read vulgar messages. By pressing Ctrl+Shift+F you launch window that allows you to define vulgar words list and enable/disable filtering.

Built in Windows Communicator Server the SMS gateway allows your users to send SMS messages via mobile phone connected to computer with running Windows Communicator Server.