How To Make Fake Error Message Using Notepad

In this article you'll learn how to make fake error messages using Notepad.

Step 1  

Open up Notepad.

Step 2  

Copy and paste: x=msgbox ("message here" ,1+1, "title here")into Notepad.

Step 3  

It Should Look Like This:

1. Save as a ".vbs" file or it will not work.
2. Open it up and voila!

Tips

• You can change the ",1+1," code. Here's a list of codes.
• To change the buttons (left number):
  
  
  • 0 - ok button only
  • 1 - ok and cancel
  • 2 - abort, retry and ignore
  • 3 - yes no and cancel
  • 4 - yes and no
  • 5 - retry and cancel
• To change the symbol (right number):
  
  • 16 - critical message icon
  • 32 - warning icon
  • 48 - warning message
  • 64 - info message
• You can also make other windows pop up by entering the same codes on separate lines.
• So Far, The Error Should Look Like This:
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Warnings

• You must save it as a ".vbs" file!

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Windows (any version no older than Windows 98)

Windows Vista is also OK. Anything newer than Windows Vista:I'm not sure.