Creating a fake virus - how to have fun

A fake virus is something harmless compared to really malicious software. This virus is just a small program that randomly changes settings on the computer and opens various windows. Thus, you do not harm any computer, but can be quite a pain in the owner's neck.

Create fake virus: What you need to do it

To create a program, you don't need much. You can use Windows' editor to write down simple program code.

1. Open the editor on your computer or download a program that makes it easier for you to type code. We recommend Notepad++ for this.
2. Now type [@echo off] on the first line and move down one line.
3. There type [echo [message]]. Replace the highlighted area with a message of your choice, which the victim will read later.
4. Now, on the last line, type [shutdown -s -f -t 60 -c "Another message"].
5. Now, at the top of the menu bar, click "File" and continue to select "Save As".
6. Give the file any name you want and add the extension [.bat] hinzu.
7. Nun muss das Programm nur noch auf einem anderen Computer platziert werden.
8. Am einfachsten ist es, das Programm per E-Mail zu schicken und darauf hinzuweisen, dass es ausgeführt werden muss.
9. Der Computer des Opfers fährt sich in 60 Sekunden herunter.