Fake update
A fake update that looks like it means business.
Four believable operating-system update screens with slow, deliberate progress and editable status text. Fullscreen it and let the illusion do the work.
Working on updates
0% complete
Don’t turn off your PC. This might take a while.
Stage 2 of 4 · preparing features
Tap anywhere for fullscreen · Esc to exit
Lower is more believable — real updates crawl.
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Stage 2 of 4
Editable so the screen fits your scene or language.
How to use it
Three steps, no learning curve.
- 01
Pick your operating system
Windows drives the classic blue “Working on updates” screen; macOS shows the Apple logo and a progress bar; Linux and BIOS scroll technical text.
- 02
Set the pace
Slow is convincing. A progress bar that never quite arrives is far more believable than one that jumps to 100%.
- 03
Go fullscreen and walk away
Tap the panel to fill the display. Combine with keep-awake so the prank does not end with your screen going to sleep.
Use with care
Funny on your own device. Not a support tactic.
This is a visual gag for filming, screenshots and harmless pranks. Please keep it that way — never use a fake update screen to stall, confuse or mislead someone who is relying on the machine, and avoid it on shared or work hardware where a fake outage could be taken for a real one.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I get out of it?
Press Escape, or tap the exit control that appears when you move the pointer or touch the screen. Nothing is installed and nothing is changed — it is just a page.
Is this legal to use?
On your own device, sure — it is a harmless gag. Do not use it on a shared or work device where it could be mistaken for a real outage, and never use it to delay or mislead someone who depends on the machine.
Will it fool someone?
On a phone or tablet, briefly. The illusion depends on fullscreen, full brightness and the right orientation. Avoid showing it on a screen with visible browser chrome.
Can I change the wording?
The status line under each progress bar is editable, so you can set the percentage label, minutes remaining or a custom message for your scene.