I've looked all over the net for a code that can retrieve messages sent using net send. i.e. without the messenger service running.

If mailslot is used as suggested in many places only messages sent using mail slot can be retrieved. those sent using net send will not be received.

Capturing the message box and getting the text is pretty dirty coz the msg box can be seen flashing at times.

There are so many apps out there that do this. (e.g. fomine, winmessenger etc.) but I have no idea how they do this. some claim to use sumthing called SMB. im lost

Any help would be appreciated!