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PC Shutdown Prank!

Step 4The disguise

The disguise
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Now you want to disguise it so it looks like internet explorer to do that simply:
Right click on the shortcut and click properties,
Now go on the shortcut tab and click change icon,
Just find the internet explorer icon and select it,
Now click apply and OK.

Note: Windows XP will have a older version icon but if you use vista then it has a new version of the icon.

Warning: Don't fall for your own prank!

Your Done and Have fun!

Feel free to ask questions, comment, and VOTE!
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4 comments
Mar 23, 2009. 6:57 AMduck_tape_ says:
Does it warn you it is about to shut down?
May 15, 2009. 8:22 AMEdgod007 says:
if you type shutdown -s -t 30 -c "whatever you want to appear"
it will type it!!!
lol nice instructable though...
=-D+<
lol cya
Edgod007
Apr 18, 2009. 10:34 AMKwitmeh3 says:
I have xp butt with the newer internet icon in my progrm files
Mar 26, 2009. 9:41 AMInstructed_Chris says:
And if you happen to click it, try shutdown -a from the run box

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