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How to Create a Fake and Harmless Virus

Three Parts:Writing and Saving the CodeMaking a Fake IconSample VirusCommunity Q&A

Do you want to play a trick on your friends? Try this shocking but harmless virus. Read on to find out how to execute it.

Part1

Writing and Saving the Code

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   Run Notepad. Notepad will allow you to input text with very little formatting. Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad.

   • If you're on a Mac, use TextEdit.
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   Input a small batch file. Put the following into your text file (without the bullets):

   • @echo off
   • echo Message here.
   • shutdown -s -f -t 60 -c "type a message you want to appear here."
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   Click File, then Save As.
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   Name your file.
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   Change the .txt extension to .bat or .cmd.
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   Change the ".txt bar" to "All Files".
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   Click Save.
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   Close Notepad.