Create a Simple Restart Prank Shortcut

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Hello everyone, hope you are doing well.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a simple Windows prank shortcut that restarts the computer when someone double-clicks it. This is a harmless prank demonstration using the built-in Windows shutdown command.

Use it responsibly and only for fun with permission.

Step 1: Go to Desktop

Navigate to your desktop.

Step 2: Create a New Shortcut

  • Right-click on the desktop
  • Select New → Shortcut

Step 3: Enter the Command

In the “Type the location of the item” field, enter the following command:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\shutdown.exe -r -t 00

What This Command Does

  • shutdown.exe → Windows shutdown utility
  • -r → Restarts the computer
  • -t 00 → Executes immediately without delay

Click Next to continue.

Step 4: Rename the Shortcut

In the “Type a name for this shortcut” field, type:

Internet Explorer

Then click Finish.

Step 5: Change the Icon

To make the shortcut look more realistic:

  1. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties
  2. Click Change Icon
  3. Choose an icon similar to Internet Explorer
  4. Click OK and then Apply

Done

Your prank shortcut is now ready.

When someone double-clicks the shortcut, the system will immediately restart.

Important Note

This is intended only as a harmless prank or educational demonstration of Windows shortcut commands. Avoid using it to annoy, mislead, or disrupt others without their permission.

Hope you enjoyed this fun Windows trick.

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