How to Make a Fake Error Message Using Notepad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up Notepad.

   Change the title and message to something "error like".
   
   For an example look at step
   5.
   
   Also, look at tips for additional customization options.
   
   If it doesn't work, try this instead: lol= msgbox ("Message Here"
   
   0+12, "Title Here") You can add as many error messages as you want (As shown in image above).
   
   Remember to go to next line if you want multiple error messages. ,,,,,,, Now you should see another vbs file on your desktop. , Then go to the "Shortcut" tab and select "Change Icon". , There are many default windows icons that you may select.
   
   You can also use any icon of any app or use your own.
   
   Go an app of your choice, go to change icon of the app of your choice and copy the file address that should be highlighted.
   
   Paste that into where you open file the change icon window on your fake virus.
   
   You should be able to find the icon of the app of your choice.
   
   Only .ico files will work.
   
   Other image files (ie.
   
   JPEG, PNG, GIF, etc.) are not supported to be used as icons. , Ideas:
   Location of a commonly used software In place of a file
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   Step 2: and edit: X=Msgbox("Message Here"

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   Step 3: "Title Here") into Notepad.

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   Step 4: Click File and save it.

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   Step 5: Change "0" to these as desired: 0: Normal message box

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   Step 6: 2: OK and Cancel

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   Step 7: 3: Abort

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   Step 8: Ignore

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   Step 9: 4: Yes

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    Step 10: Cancel

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    Step 11: 5: Yes and No

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    Step 12: 6: Retry and Cancel

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    Step 13: Change "16" to these as desired: 16: Critical message icon

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    Step 14: 32: Warning query icon

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    Step 15: 48: Warning message icon

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    Step 16: 64: Information message icon

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    Step 17: 4096: Always stay on desktop

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    Step 18: Change "16" to these as desired: 16: Critical message icon

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    Step 19: 32: Warning query icon

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    Step 20: 48: Warning message icon

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    Step 21: 64: Information message icon

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    Step 22: 4096: Always stay on desktop

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    Step 23: Save the file name with a ".vbs" extension (like error.vbs) or it will not work.

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    Step 24: Open it up and your virus is ready.

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    Step 25: Right click the file and select "Create Shortcut".

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    Step 26: Right click the shortcut and select "Properties".

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    Step 27: Select an icon.

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    Step 28: Move it in place of your choice.

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