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Windows Pop-Up or WinPopup, is a program that allows computers
connected on a network to send short messages to one another. It's real
purpose is basically useless, but we're not using it for it's real purpose
today. We'll be using it to laugh at and harass people that go to your
school. Shall we begin? Of course.
The easiest way to get into WinPopup is to go to Microsoft Internet
Explorer, and in the URL box, type "C:\Windows\WinPopup.Exe". From there, it
should launch a little applet, which is WinPopup. We will now discuss how to
use it, which is extremly simple.
You should see the catagory "Messages" at the upper left-hand of the
window, underneath the name WinPopup. Click it, and go to "Send". From
here, you can enter in the name of the person you wish to message. In most
schools, you have an ID such as "Chape.09", or simply a number in the case of
"29831". You will know, as it will be your PIN in your school. You don't
need YOUR PIN of course,... you need the fool's that you are messaging.
First, they need to be logged onto the system, or someone has to be logged
on under their name. You will, of course, get messages saying that they
cannot be found on the network if they are not on the network. Anyhow, make
sure "User or computer" is checked instead of "Workgroup" before you enter
their PIN\UserID. After you have filled in the "To:" field, you can enter in
the text that you wish to send. The server may limit the text to 38
characters or something, and it's 11 characters in my school, so dont write
a frikkin book. When you have entered everything, hit (OK) and it will say
"Message successfully sent" or something to that effect.
They should now receive the message. On some computers in my school,
the recipient's screen turns black and red, and is all blotchy, and repeats
the message over and over again, blinking. They have to hit [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[D]
in order to close it. On most of the computers at my school however, the
message comes up as a clean, crisp, little windows text box. If they hit
(OK), (Close), etc, the message will close, although some computers (all of
the DELLs at my school) will send two copies of the message you sent.
This program is easy to get caught with, as the message will give the SERIAL
number of the computer it's coming from, but most people wont take notice,
and even the "Media Center Specialists" at my school will just tell the whole
computer lab to stop sending WinPopup messages, as they dont know how to find
the sender on the network. The person with the message sometimes acts like a
baby and goes to the "Media Center Specialist", telling them that they are
getting these weird messages, etc. There are ways to WinPopup the ADMIN
account, getting them red hot mad, but the tactics involved usually includes
something to the effect of sending the message, then running out and hopping
in a car, not to return for days...
The best way to use WinPopup, however, is to harass the innocent.
First, find a gullible, computer illiterate sucka' fool, then get their
UserID (PIN). This is usually on school ID cards, and most people use them
as their lunch account numbers, so you can stand behind\near them and listen
to the number they tell the lunch lady. Most of your friends will just give
you their UserIDs, making for some fun. When sending messages, it's often
hilarious to see what they do when you send fake error messages such as:
"***VIRUS ALERT***", or "Error in Drive C:". Another favorite is using the
"Stalker" method. Say that your target is a really hot girl. Send a
message saying: "Hey Kathryn", or "I like your skirt". Continue to say:
"Turn around", "I am behind you", "You can't see me?", "Stand up", "I am
watching you", "I love you", "I have your locker combo", or something like
that. It's fun to see their reactions. Another option is sending a message
stating their full name or their phone number, or send scary notes asking
them to put ten bucks in locker 212 or else they loose their dog on
Wednesday. It's good times. My favorite is to be like: "Stand up and pat
your head three times if you want me to stop". They will usually do it!
It's fun to try and keep your laughter in too, when everyone's looking at
them funny, and they keep standing up, patting their head, and looking around
with wide eyes.
I hope you have fun with your new hobby, and apologize if you already
knew this, as it is basic knowledge. In no way is this meant to be tried,
right? You alone take responsibility for your actions, thus freeing me, the
author from any acusations.
Unfortunately, this contest will require a snail mail address to which the prize can be sent. I promise, I am not a weirdo. I promise, this contest bears relevance.
In the case of this contest remaining open on the date of May 13th, 2007 (Mother's Day): the contest will be closed outright.
