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Pranks are as old as the Internet itself. This method will allow users to send a fake Windows error message to an unsuspecting victim for a bit of levity. (NOTE: Will not fool users of Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Macs.) | Pranks are as old as the Internet itself. This method will allow users to send a fake Windows error message to an unsuspecting victim for a bit of levity. (NOTE: Will not fool users of Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Macs.) | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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# Send the URL to your intended victim via IM or email. | # Send the URL to your intended victim via IM or email. | ||
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− | + | For a different way to create fake error pop-ups, follow the steps in the accompanying video. | |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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== Sources and Citations == | == Sources and Citations == | ||
*http://atom.smasher.org/error/ | *http://atom.smasher.org/error/ | ||
− | * | + | *A similar Interactive Error Message Generator (with multi-language support) is available below: |
− | * | + | *Features: |
− | * | + | **Interactive. |
− | + | **WYSIWYG, real time preview. | |
− | + | **Multi-Language Support. | |
+ | *:Create your own messages or view other people's funny messages in the Gallery: http://www.in3d.eu/in3d_Programming/Error_Generator/Error_Generator.php | ||
{{WikiHow}} | {{WikiHow}} |