What is the best way to set up the Blue Screen of Death prank?

For the best effect, try these strategies:

  • Wait for them to leave: Run it while your target steps away from their desk, so they return to what appears to be a crashed computer
  • Startup folder trick: Place a shortcut in their Windows Startup folder so the fake BSOD appears every time they log in
  • Rename the file: Rename the executable to something inconspicuous so it blends in with other files on the desktop

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Added: Feb 27, 2026   |   Last Updated: