How to Make Your Own Blue Screen of Death
A Stop Error is a blue warning screen that occurs when there is a problem running the system's operating system. It is popularly referred to as the Blue Screen of Death because when the error occurs, typically the only option is to shut down the computer. In the past, people have created their own Blue Screen of Death to use as a prank on their friends or as a humorous screen saver. Sometimes the screen is created identically to the original to make a user think their computer has crashed. Other times, the text on the screen is modified to say something humorous or witty. A Blue Screen of Death can be easily created using Microsoft Paint, which comes standard on most computers.
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Instructions
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Open a new document in Microsoft Paint and click on the resize button in the toolbar. (For older versions, Image-->Attributes). A new window will open up with sizing options.
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Enter the pixel width and height of the computer monitor you will be creating your Blue Screen for and click "OK."
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Click on "Edit Colors" in the color palette toolbar and create a custom color.
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On the RGB scale, set the B (blue) number to 200 and click "OK."
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Use the fill bucket tool to make your entire screen blue.
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Click the font tool and set the font to Lucinda Console. Change the font color to white and the font size from 10-14 (depending on your monitor settings).
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Create a text box in the center of the screen large enough for the text you want to enter and type in the desired message.
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Save the file in a JPG or BMP format. The Blue Screen of Death is now ready for your use.
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Tips & Warnings
Improper shutdown of a computer can cause damage to the system. If you are playing a prank on someone, make sure you put a stop to it before they potentially damage their computer.
References
- Photo Credit Jeffrey Coolidge/Photodisc/Getty Images
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I have one that requires little to no work, and it looks a thousand times more realistic. 1. copy the code below 2. open notepad 3. paste in the code 4. save it as "bsod.js" 5. doubleclick the file 6. DONE! var webBrowser1 = new ActiveXObject("internetexplorer.application"); webBrowser1.Navigate("about:blank"); webBrowser1.AddressBar = false; webBrowser1.MenuBar = false; webBrowser1.ToolBar = false; webBrowser1.StatusBar = false; webBrowser1.visible = true; webBrowser1.FullScreen = true; var document = webBrowser1.Document; document.Open; document.writeln("WindowApp"); document.writeln("html{overflow:auto;}body{cursor: url('http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10434417/123x3.cur');background-color:blue;} p{color:white;}"); document.writeln("A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: SPCMDCON.SYS PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need. If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode. Technical information: *** STOP: 0x00000050 (0xFD3094C2,0x00000001,0xFBFE7617,0x00000000) *** SPCMDCON.SYS - Address FBFE7617 base at FBFE5000, DateStamp 3d6dd67c"); document.writeln("");
