How to Crash Your Computer Using a Batch File

Creating Your Batch File

1. Open the Notepad app. You can do this by typing "Notepad" into the Start search bar and then clicking the pertinent app, or you can access it manually by opening the Start menu, scrolling down to "Windows Accessories", and opening the Notepad app from there.

   1. You can also right-click your desktop, hover over "New" in the context menu, and select "Text Document".

2. Type @echo off. This is the first line in your batch code; it prevents your .bat file from cutting itself off.^[1]

   1. You'll need to tap ↵ Enter after each line of code.

3. Type :crash. The ":crash" command creates a loop point.

4. Type start for your third line of code. This will prompt your .bat file to open a Command Prompt window.

5. Type goto crash. This is your fourth and final line of code, which will prompt the .bat file to return to the loop point; in this way, your .bat file will continuously open Command Prompt windows, thus eating up your system's RAM.

6. Save your text file as a batch file. Text files have easily-edited file extensions. To set up your file as a .bat file:

   1. Click "File" in the top left corner of Notepad.
   2. Click "Save As...".
   3. Click the "Save as type" field at the bottom of the "Save" window.
   4. Click "All Files" in the drop-down menu.

7. Name your batch file. You can do this by typing any name into the "File Name" field. Be sure to type ".bat" (excluding the quotes) at the end of whatever name you choose.

   1. If you can't come up with a name, "mobile.bat" and "cave.bat" are both excellent choices.

8. Click "Save". You are now ready to execute your .bat file!