Fun 'Virus' Prank

In this 'ible I am going to show you how to make a fake virus (shutdown shortcut) and make it very realistic!
This has worked on many of my friends which has created many laughs.

The only tool you need for this ible is a Memory stick, and a computer. :)


the memory stick is intirelly optional bu you can put the fake virus file on it then go to a friends house and load it on their pc while they arent looking. it takes less than a minute!

 This step you are going to create the 'virus' :)


First your going to........
Right click the main screen>then click new> and press shortcut.

 Now your going to type: shutdown -s -t 60 -c "Type your message here"

60  is 1 minute until it shuts down but you can change the time to any number you want.

"Type your message here"  just like what it says. I put : "WARNING YOUR COMPUTER HAS ENCOUNTERED A FATAL ERROR. SHUTING DOWN IN ONE MINUTE......."
Note: LEAVE THE QUOTATION MARKS THERE OR IT WONT WORK!

After puting in your message Input the name of the 'virus'  I put ' RAM.

 Now right click the file you made and then click "properties" >then "change icon" and click the little microchip as the picture or what ever you want it to be.

 Yay you made  a fake virus to freak out your friends or even family members!

 if you want.....you can make it look like someones folder or file that you know they use alot!
heres how.......follow the pics.

 YOU DID IT!!!
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