How to Play a Computer Screen Prank

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the desktop of the computer.

   Make sure the icons are in view.
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   Step 2: Press the PrtScn button on the keyboard.

   This takes a screenshot of the whole screen. , Press Ctrl+V.
   
   The desktop image that you took will appear in the paint file. ,, Select the personalize tab and go to desktop background. , Select Browse and go to where you saved the picture.
   
   Find your picture you saved, and use this as your background image. , This is under the "Show" tab.
   
   You'll still see the icons but they are just an image. ,,
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   Step 3: Open up Paint.

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   Step 4: Save the image as "Desktop Prank" or anything you will remember.

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   Step 5: Close paint and right click the desktop.

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   Step 6: You might have to do a little searching for this.

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   Step 7: Right click the desktop again

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   Step 8: mouse over view

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   Step 9: and deselect "Show desktop icons."

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    Step 10: Push down the bottom task bar

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    Step 11: and the fake one will be left behind.

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    Step 12: Your victim will think their desktop is broken!

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