Create a Fake and Harmless Virus - wikiHow

Create a Fake and Harmless Virus - wikiHow

Step 1: Acknowledge and comprehend the WARNINGS!

Step 2: Run "\WINDOWS\notepad.exe" by clicking Start>All Programs>Accessories>Notepad, or by entering notepad in the Run dialog (hold down the WINDOWS+R keys).

Step 3: Copy and paste the batch script of the "virus" into the open notepad.

Step 4: Click the File>Save As... menu item to save the script.

Step 5: Select a location to save the script, e.g.: %HomePath%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\..this will automatically run the script when the user logs in.

Step 6: Select to Save as type: All Files

Step 7: Be creative with the file name. Replace the .txt extension with .bat or .cmd and the language will be interpreted upon clicking.

Step 8: Click Save and close notepad.


Note: if you saved to the Startup folder, you will have to boot into Safe mode and manually remove the script.

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