Introduction: Computer Shutdown Prank (Windows)

This will shut down a person's computer when they click on the icon that you set up. This icon will be a new icon that the victim can't resist clicking on.

When they click on the icon, the computer will shutdown with a comment, with a comment, or without them knowing. They will be stunned when their computer all of a sudden shuts down! This prank is great for:

-Schools
-Home
-Libraries
-Offices
-Public Buildings

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Step 1: First Method (Instant Shut Down)

The First Method is an instant shut down. First, right click on an open space on your desktop and select: New > Shortcut. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following code:

%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -s -f -t 00

After that, click "Next" and then type something that will attract someone's eye such as "Million Dollar File" and click "Finish". Now right click on the new shortcut and select "Properties". Click on "Change Icon", click "Ok" if a message box pops up, and then select an icon that will attract someone's eye and click "Ok". Your trap is now set! Just wait for someone to click on it!

Step 2: Method Two (Message)

Method Two will show you how to make a message show up for a specific amount of time and then shut down the computer when you click on the icon. First, right click on an open space on your desktop and select: New > Shortcut. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following code:

%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -s -f -t 100 -c "Your Message Here"

(You can change 100 to any number of seconds you like) (Type your message where it says "Your Message Here" and include the quotation marks)

After that, click "Next" and then type something that will attract someone's eye such as "Million Dollar File" and click "Finish". Now right click on the new shortcut and select "Properties". Click on "Change Icon", click "Ok" if a message box pops up, and then select an icon that will attract someone's eye and click "Ok". Your trap is now set! Just wait for someone to click on it!

Step 3: Method Three (Timer, No Message)

Method Three will show you how to make the computer shutdown after a certain amount of time with no message. First, right click on an open space on your desktop and select: New > Shortcut. When the new window opens, copy and paste the following code:

%windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -s -f -t 100

(You can change 100 to any number of seconds you like)

After that, click "Next" and then type something that will attract someone's eye such as "Million Dollar File" and click "Finish". Now right click on the new shortcut and select "Properties". Click on "Change Icon", click "Ok" if a message box pops up, and then select an icon that will attract someone's eye and click "Ok". Your trap is now set! Just wait for someone to click on it!

Step 4: Wait for Someone to Take the Bait!

Have fun with this! Thank you for reading my Instructable. Please vote if you like it! _

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