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Ever seen the matrix? Well you can utilize a Matrix style code to crash a computer. With this you can play pranks on friends and family.
Steps
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1Open up Notepad.
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2For Windows XP, go to Start and click All Programs. In All Programs click Accessories, in Accessories click Notepad. For Windows 7, click Start then type in the search bar at the bottom type; Notepad and press enter.Advertisement
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3Copy this code into Notepad:
@echo off color a cls :top start goto top
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4Save as a Batch file. For example as cmd_prank.bat.
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5Create a shortcut to the prank. Right click on the file and click Send To, then Desktop.
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6Change the icon. Go to the Desktop and right click and go to Properties and Change Icon. Make the icon Internet Explorer or the Documents icon.
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7Click Apply then Ok.
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8Right click again and rename the file to correspond with the icon.
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9When the file is double clicked, hundreds of command prompts open up and crash the monitor. To stop this before it happens, pull out the battery or press and hold the power key until it turns off(laptops) or unplug the computer, not the monitor (desktops).
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Method 1
Method 1 of 1:
Instantly Shut Down
Community Q&A
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QuestionWill it harm the computer in any way?Community AnswerNo. It will not harm your computer.
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QuestionHow do I change the message?Community AnswerShutdown -s -f -c "Your Comment Here". Replace the "Your Comment Here" with your own message and that's it!
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QuestionHow do I make a batch file that activates on startup?Community AnswerOpen Notepad and type in: @echo off start "" "cmdprank.bat." Save it as any name, but make sure it has .bat or .cmd at the end of the filename. Then, follow Method 1, not Method 2.
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Warnings
- This may result in an office war.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Also the computer can lose any unsaved open files i.e. Word, Downloads in progress, etc.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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