Windows version 7, 8, 8. 1, and 10 should work with this prank. [3] X Research source
Navigating to your control panel, which can be found in the lower left hand corner start menu of older versions of Windows. You can also open your file explorer by clicking its icon on the lower status bar of most recent versions of Windows, and in the following window, select “Network” from the directory pane on the left. In the resulting window, you should see a list of computers. At minimum, you should see your own computer and its network status. You’ll need both your own computer and the prankee’s computer to be listed in this window with a connected status. [4] X Research source
In the “Run” window’s text input box, type the letters “CMD”. This should open a window with a black background and white letters.
Choose to warn the prankee of the impending shutdown/restart. Adjust the frequency the shutdown/restart warnings appear. Leave a message explaining the reason for the shutdown/restart. A strange message might have an interesting effect on the prankee - be creative![6] X Research source
Keep a straight face when you’re asking or else you might tip the prankee of your shenanigans! If you have difficulty keeping a straight face, you might want to practice some emotional control exercises.
“I learned a real cool trick in my psychology class. You can actually trick the brain into imagining certain smells, like fruit. Here, let me show you. " “The other day I was hanging out with my friend and he showed me this real cool magic trick. Can I show you?” “I read about this silly trick online that’s supposed to fool your nose into smelling something that isn’t there. It didn’t work on me. You want to give it a try? It’s real easy. "
“I can’t believe you fell for that!” “It’s OK, I fell for that one, too. That’s why I had to pull it on you!” “I gotcha pretty good, didn’t I?”
Airhorn Tape NOTE: depending on the surface you are taping your airhorn to, you may need gentler tape so as not to do damage to paint or wallpaper.
Use camouflage to disguise your airhorn when you are able. An airhorn taped to the bottom of a chair will be quite suspicious. Disguise this prank by putting a jacket or hoodie sweatshirt on the back of the chair to block the horn from view. [8] X Research source [9] X Research source
If the prankee is away for a period of time, you may want to check on your prank several times throughout the day. Depending on heat, humidity, tape quality, and the surface you’ve taped the airhorn to, your tape may loosen over time, ruining your prank.
Car window (similar to the prankee’s car window) Gloves (recommended; optional) NOTE: cheap car windows can likely be purchased from your local junkyard or salvage shop. You might even be able to get staff to help you choose the right kind of window by bringing them in on the prank!
Remove anything of value from the car. You don’t want anything to be stolen because of your prank! Roll down one of the windows of his car so that it is completely inside the door and cannot be seen. Shatter your window carefully and quietly. Then use your gloves to spread the glass around the door of the rolled down window and a little bit inside the car to make it look realistic.
You might arrange for your friend to drive you somewhere the morning of your prank so you know exactly when the both of you will be headed to the car. Don’t perform this prank before the prankee leaves for work. Shattered glass can be dangerous, even if his car window isn’t actually broken.
