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Install motherboard monitor or set up his bios if it has the option to shut down the pc at a really low temperature.
If he does not leave it running 24/7 put it low enough so it shuts down after just getting warm from a cold boot.
 
Originally posted by: AntisociaL
Install motherboard monitor or set up his bios if it has the option to shut down the pc at a really low temperature.
If he does not leave it running 24/7 put it low enough so it shuts down after just getting warm from a cold boot.
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that's hot
 
Find a program that allows you to lock all the folders and files to add a password to them. Make him beg for the password and make him say: Now who is the one getting pwned.
 
So for a VNC, I have to install it on my computer, and on his, right?

I am having trouble finding anything online that helps me learn how to use one.
 
1) Restart his computer in safe-mode with networking.
2) Log in as Administrator (there won't be a password).
3) Download VNC Server from http://tightvnc.com.
4) Install it in a random folder (ie. c:/program files/Adobe/help/)
5) Choose "no" when asked if you want shortcut icons and a start-menu entry.
6) Start VNCServer from the folder you installed it to. Configure it to your needs.
7) Start -> Run: regedit
8) Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORL\WinVNC3\
9) Look for the DisableTrayIcon setting. Double click and change the value to 1
10) If it isn't there, create it. Right click -> DWORD. Value of 1.
11) Restart/turn off the computer.
12) ???
13) Profit.
 
-Encrypt all his files, then delete his username, and recreate it, which will create a new user ID#, thus locking him out of his encrypted files until quantum computers go mainstream.
Note, this may just slightly piss him off, and is not advised.


- Or find CoolWebSearch and put it on the PC. Some variants are damn near impossible to remove.


- Install WinME.

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
Get rid of the task bar, all the icons and set up a NSFW pr0n pic on the background :thumbsup:
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E-mail porn to everyone in his address book.

Originally posted by: Kevin1211
put goatse as his wallpaper..... problem solved..
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E-mail goatse to everyone in his address book.


-Remove the lithium coin battery.


- Create a new administrator account, then change his account to user-level status.
 
Originally posted by: LoKe
1) Restart his computer in safe-mode with networking.
2) Log in as Administrator (there won't be a password).
3) Download VNC Server from http://tightvnc.com.
4) Install it in a random folder (ie. c:/program files/Adobe/help/)
5) Choose "no" when asked if you want shortcut icons and a start-menu entry.
6) Start VNCServer from the folder you installed it to. Configure it to your needs.
7) Start -> Run: regedit
8) Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORL\WinVNC3\
9) Look for the DisableTrayIcon setting. Double click and change the value to 1
10) If it isn't there, create it. Right click -> DWORD. Value of 1.
11) Restart/turn off the computer.
12) ???
13) Profit.
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bascially....the killer part is that he will be logged in under admin making thigns easier for you
 
Originally posted by: LoKe
1) Restart his computer in safe-mode with networking.
2) Log in as Administrator (there won't be a password).
3) Download VNC Server from http://tightvnc.com.
4) Install it in a random folder (ie. c:/program files/Adobe/help/)
5) Choose "no" when asked if you want shortcut icons and a start-menu entry.
6) Start VNCServer from the folder you installed it to. Configure it to your needs.
7) Start -> Run: regedit
8) Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORL\WinVNC3\
9) Look for the DisableTrayIcon setting. Double click and change the value to 1
10) If it isn't there, create it. Right click -> DWORD. Value of 1.
11) Restart/turn off the computer.
12) ???
13) Profit.
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So once I have a VNC on his computer (by doing this), I can install it on my computer, and remotely access his computer from my computer? SAWEEEEEEEEEET!
 
Originally posted by: JoeFahey
Originally posted by: LoKe
1) Restart his computer in safe-mode with networking.
2) Log in as Administrator (there won't be a password).
3) Download VNC Server from http://tightvnc.com.
4) Install it in a random folder (ie. c:/program files/Adobe/help/)
5) Choose "no" when asked if you want shortcut icons and a start-menu entry.
6) Start VNCServer from the folder you installed it to. Configure it to your needs.
7) Start -> Run: regedit
8) Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORL\WinVNC3\
9) Look for the DisableTrayIcon setting. Double click and change the value to 1
10) If it isn't there, create it. Right click -> DWORD. Value of 1.
11) Restart/turn off the computer.
12) ???
13) Profit.
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So once I have a VNC on his computer (by doing this), I can install it on my computer, and remotely access his computer from my computer? SAWEEEEEEEEEET!
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basically.....with the MMC you can have soem fun too changing permissions on crap and all and turning services on and off at will remotely if he has xp pro
 
Originally posted by: Goosemaster

basically.....with the MMC you can have soem fun too changing permissions on crap and all and turning services on and off at will remotely if he has xp pro
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Wait, so to do all of this, he needs to have XP PRO? Because he only has Home...
 
swap the m and n key on his keyboard. it will piss him off for a long time before he figured it out. or just download netbus and run with that. thats a good idiot prood trojen
 
put his volume (windows and speaker) up all the way and and replace the startup sound with something really annoying that wil scare the shiat outta him. maybe like a scream from some horror movie. or just that annoying sound from dumb and dumber. yeah... i know... there's alot of weak sauce in my post.
 
Originally posted by: Falloutboy
swap the m and n key on his keyboard. it will piss him off for a long time before he figured it out. or just download netbus and run with that. thats a good idiot prood trojen
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Is netbus legal? And where would you recommend getting it?
 
Originally posted by: spanky
put his volume (windows and speaker) up all the way and and replace the startup sound with something really annoying that wil scare the shiat outta him. maybe like a scream from some horror movie. or just that annoying sound from dumb and dumber. yeah... i know... there's alot of weak sauce in my post.
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Dumb & Dumber sound FTW!
 
Originally posted by: JoeFahey
Originally posted by: Goosemaster

basically.....with the MMC you can have soem fun too changing permissions on crap and all and turning services on and off at will remotely if he has xp pro
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Wait, so to do all of this, he needs to have XP PRO? Because he only has Home...
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It'll work on anything. I control my brothers lappy from my Linux box.
 
Originally posted by: spanky
put his volume (windows and speaker) up all the way and and replace the startup sound with something really annoying that wil scare the shiat outta him. maybe like a scream from some horror movie. or just that annoying sound from dumb and dumber. yeah... i know... there's alot of weak sauce in my post.
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Where do I go to adjust system sounds?
 
start > settings > control panel > sound and audio devices > sounds

i guess this could be different, depending on your system.
 
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