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How to Make a Popup (for Windows)

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Last Updated: June 3, 2024

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This article will show you how to program your own error message on your Windows to pop up whenever you open a certain file. No internet required, and the only program you need is Notepad, which should come pre-installed when you buy your computer. Have fun!

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lol=msgbox("",16,"Error")

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lol=msgbox("Example",16,"Error")).
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Then, as your file name, type your file name (when you open the file, it will trigger the popup), followed by '.vbs' (eg. Example.vbs). Then, in the 'save in' dropdown, select a place where you can access your file. When you have selected your desired place to save the file, click 'save' to save your file.
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