How to Create a Fake and Harmless Virus

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Run Notepad.

   Notepad will allow you to input text with very little formatting.
   
   Click Start
   -> All Programs
   -> Accessories
   -> Notepad.
   
   If you're on a Mac, use TextEdit.
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   Step 2: Input a small batch file.

   Put the following into your text file (without the bullets): @echo off echo Message here. shutdown
   -s
   -f
   -t 60
   -c "type a message you want to appear here."
   
   ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Click on it and hit "OK" twice.
   
   Note that this will not work on Windows 7 Pro
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   Step 3: Click File

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   Step 4: then Save As.

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   Step 5: Name your file.

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   Step 6: Change the .txt extension to .bat or .cmd.

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   Step 7: Change the ".txt bar" to "All Files".

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   Step 8: Click Save.

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   Step 9: Close Notepad.

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    Step 10: Right click on the desktop and go over to "New

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    Step 11: " then click "Shortcut".

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    Step 12: For the location of the shortcut

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    Step 13: choose your virus.

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    Step 14: Click "Next".

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    Step 15: Give the shortcut a name that your victim will or might click on.

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    Step 16: Click on "Finish".

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    Step 17: Right click on the shortcut you have just made and choose "Properties".

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    Step 18: Click on the "Choose icon" button and scroll through the list of icons.

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    Step 19: Choose an icon that the name of your file.

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