Use Spells to Control Your Computer!

Ever wanted to use spells like Harry Potter? With a little work, and some voice recognition, this can be mastered.

Things you need for this project:

A computer with Windows XP or Vista
A microphone
Some time and patience!

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Step 1: Download Voice Activiation Command Software

I simply googled the term, and Voice Activated Commands came up as the first choice. This program serves a useful purpose in RPGs and other computer games where voice commands can be given rather than typing in key combos. For this project, it can be used to cast "spells" on your computer to manipulate it to do your bidding.

VAC Download Page

It's currently only available for Windows XP and Vista.

rjordan-1 says: Mar 14, 2011. 8:51 PM

what about win 7

JujubeanO says: Apr 27, 2011. 12:19 AM

7 is vista... they are pretty much one in the same

PCfreak says: Oct 5, 2012. 4:58 AM

No, win 7 is a glorified version of vista

ALogan97 says: Aug 30, 2011. 5:34 PM

I used evanesco to minimize the browser instead, since Reducio wouldn't pick up.

ginger20037 says: Jul 7, 2011. 10:56 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHA! That's so funny xD I have to try it xD

valariebutternutcake says: Feb 23, 2011. 3:32 PM

you should put a list of reccommended spells :)

valariebutternutcake says: Feb 23, 2011. 4:03 PM

never mind srry i didnt look through it :)

valariebutternutcake says: Feb 23, 2011. 4:01 PM

or you could go on wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spells_in_Harry_Potter

mguyear says: Feb 22, 2011. 7:51 AM

The download link in the instructable is linking to an old page. The correct download page is http://www.dwvac.com/download.html and the newest download file is http://www.dwvac.com/VAC_Full_2.5.0.zip

The link in the article is http://www.dwvac.com/download.htm when it should be http://www.dwvac.com/download.html . So when you go to the old page, it is linking to an old install file which is no longer being served on the server.

thepelton says: Feb 14, 2011. 9:37 AM

I should think that "Avera Kedavera" would probably cause a system crash. Wouldn't it?

thepelton says: Dec 27, 2010. 3:24 PM

What if you used "Stupefy" ?

hedzup456 says: Feb 13, 2011. 5:18 AM

Stand by

avadra kedavra shut down

Ninja1507 says: Jan 15, 2011. 10:16 PM

For those of you disappointed for it not having certain functions. Just write a simple c++ app that does the command you desire. Then have VAC execute the app.

C++ is easy to learn for beginners so if you don't have coding experience don't be scared off by this option. Simple programs such as one to do a basic command could be learned in a matter of hours. Just make sure you start off with the classic "Hello World" :D and you'll be fine.

chandeepa says: Jan 6, 2011. 3:20 AM

this software cannot be downloaded

Darkheart069 says: Jan 15, 2011. 6:12 PM

google the Softwear there is more than one site if you ..... ya know loook-...
and there is more than one SW that will do this- iits beening used by lots of people i know on steam- so it works and -- its also on sevral sites.- i will NOT link here but google the file name and -- easy..

taywill95 says: Dec 5, 2010. 12:32 PM

The VAC builder won't open. It says "Component 'MSINET.Ocx' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid" I've run the repair on the installer several times and i still get this message.

johndenzell123 says: Sep 18, 2010. 12:52 AM

when i start the test, there's an error that said: SAPI falied to initialize. This application may not run correctly. What should I do?

Hwolfw says: Oct 17, 2010. 1:00 PM

Go to home then back to downloads

johndenzell123 says: Oct 18, 2010. 4:46 AM

thanks

pgd5000 says: Aug 20, 2010. 6:29 PM

I went to the download page and neither link is working, Help please? :)

kroq-gar78 says: Aug 3, 2010. 4:33 PM

wingaurdium leviosa - computer fans spin out of control

PyroMonger says: Sep 12, 2009. 5:52 AM

Can someone help me?....I've setup all my commands and saved the profile but when i right click the icon in the task tray it does not show my profile to be loaded...

vanman229 says: Aug 2, 2010. 9:24 PM

how did you solve this problem, i seem to be having the same one

PyroMonger says: Aug 3, 2010. 3:25 AM

I cant remember...I havent used the program in a little while now...I will have a little play around with it and see if I remember then reply to you

PyroMonger says: Sep 12, 2009. 5:59 AM

Nevermind...I've sussed it out

Amit Tulshyan says: Jul 15, 2010. 4:56 AM

will u please tell me which qualifier key or extended key is for shutdown,restart,standby,hibernate and comman commands. i can't find em. thanks in advance

piggleliggle says: May 27, 2010. 4:51 AM

I'm kinda confused. How do you make your command actually do make your computer do something (i.e. dim the screen) ?

Blubber300 says: May 20, 2010. 3:15 PM

colloportus - sleep mode

aelita619 says: Apr 30, 2010. 6:42 PM

expecto patronum runs an anti-virus scan

aelita619 says: Apr 30, 2010. 6:40 PM

wadiwasi sends an e-mail

simrit3 says: Mar 12, 2010. 4:34 PM

Can someone help me on step 3? I cant find out what to do with the Commad List section... :(

fearme36 says: Dec 15, 2009. 8:37 PM

This instructable+ the instructable on how to make wands= A wand microphone that uses spells to do stuff!

lucek says: Nov 25, 2009. 11:00 PM

just tried this out on Cabal online. let me just put it this way be damn shore that it can recognize the word "Heal" befor you star playing.

lucek says: Nov 25, 2009. 9:24 PM

I got a program from a box of frosted flakes that can do this. still cool. actually cooler that talking tony a free program they toss into a cereal box can do this.