Scare your friends with fake Blue Screen of Death

The first one is about a screensaver that simulates the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). You can download it for free and install in any PC to play a prank on your friends or family. The screensaver looks just like the real thing and it’s so realistic that it won’t disappear even after you move the mouse. In my first test, I was able to make it go away with a press of any button on the keyboard.

When you install the screensaver, you can set it up to display at a certain time and so play a little joke on your family members. Or if you have access to your friends’ computers, you can even install it there when they’re not looking. They will be very surprised :)

You can get the screensaver at this Microsoft Web site (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897558.aspx). Once you install the small file, you only need to extract it from the zip file to your C:\windows\system32 folder. Then go to your Display Properties (in Control Panel) and click on the Screensaver tab. Next, choose the SysinternalBluescreen screensaver from the list and click on Apply. Also change the timer if you want.

Have fun!

Note: BSOD usually comes up when your PC crashes and it means that there is a serious error with your hardware or software.