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Will this harm the computer at all?

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No, this only shuts the computer down. The user may lose any open and unsaved files, but the computer itself will be unharmed.

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What do the characters S, F, T, and C signify?

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S is for shutdown, F for force, T for timer, and C to do a message.

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Will the PC that I run this on be able to turn back on?

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Yes, this only shuts down the computer. It will turn back on normally and nothing will be harmed.

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What Windows OS version does this require?

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The command written in the article above should work in every version of Windows.

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Will this work on a mobile device?

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No, it will not. Mobile devices cannot run this program. This is because they use different operating systems, and this virus is only compatible with Windows.

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How can I send the virus?

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You won't be able to attach the virus to an email, as most email services block BAT files. Create a ZIP file with the fake virus inside. You can then attach that ZIP file to your email. Tell your friend that there's a fun game in the ZIP file.

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You can easily take this off right?

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Yes, just delete the file. It only shuts down the computer anytime the file is opened and is harmless.

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What does the message look like when I open the file?

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Something like this: "Windows has encountered a fatal error and needs to shut down".

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How do I make the fake icon on a Mac?

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This won't work on Mac since it was made using Window's Batch. Don't even bother unless you are using an emulator.

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How can I delete this file later?

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Right click on the shortcut, click open file location, and then the old right click, delete.

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How does it start up?

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The user opens the file and the code starts running.

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Does it attack again after being deleted?

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Once the fake virus is deleted, it doesn't attack again.

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How do I change the shut down time?

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The number after the "-t" is how many seconds are left until shut down. Just change it to how many seconds you want to pass before it shuts down.

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Does it work in iOS and Android?

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Sadly, no.

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Is making the fake icon necessary?

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No, but it is recommended, because then the victim will be more likely to fall for it.

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Can you do this without the shutdown?

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Yes. Just remove the code named "shutdown -x -x" with x as the parameter, like "shutdown -s -f." Or when the shutdown countdown is running, type this code "shutdown /a" in the Run box.

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Will I lose my database?

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No. This "virus" isn't a real virus; all it does is shut down your computer. It doesn't do anything to your database or anything else.

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Will this work on Windows 10?

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Look at the part of the article which states: "What Windows OS version does this require?" As long as you don't change Batch, it should be fine.

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Is this just another way to shut your computer down when I go to bed?

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Yes. Make sure to save all your files before using it. This can be a shortcut for using it.

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How do I stop it before it shuts down?

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All you need to do is press win+r then shutdown /a. The a means abort.

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How do I make this not shut down the computer? Which lines of code do I need to remove?

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You would have to type the command: "shutdown /a" which will abort the shutdown.

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Does it work if we are accessing the PC through web or LAN in our house?

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Yes. Just launch that file. It will execute and make your computer shutdown, too.

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Does it automatically work when this batch file is saved in the computer's Startup directory or folder?

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No. The person must open it, and it will start running. Remember to create a zip file, put a batch file in the zip file, and then you can send the file via email.

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Can I prank my friends using this virus?

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Yes. All you need to do is to make the file while they are in the bathroom. They will open it then they will freak out.

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How do I remove the virus?

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Right-click the file, then click Delete.

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What is mean of -t 60-?

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The T means it shuts down in a set amount of time. The 60 is for the seconds. Here, it shuts down in 60 seconds.

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What else can we do with the file?

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You can give it to friends, give it to enemies, or modify it with other codes from other tutorials.

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How do I set the time it will shut down?

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The time is the variable after the T. For example, "shutdown -a -t 60," brings it to shutdown in 60 seconds.

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How do I change the title and message description?

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Right click and select Rename. (It's the second choice from the bottom.) Then, rename it to whatever you want. To change the message, go into the coding. After you insert @echo, press enter and type in echo(the message), and then go along with the steps.

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Can I set it to make the computer shut down within a time limit?

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Yes. The number after the "-t" indicates the time in seconds.

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