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Windows 10 Update

Gear icon. 'Working on updates'. Do not turn off.

Press F for fullscreen

Working on updates

7% complete

Do not turn off your computer.

Click anywhere to nudge progress · ESC to exit

About Windows 10 Update

The Windows 10 update screen with the spinning gear icon, 'Working on updates. Don't turn off your computer.' message, and a percentage counter. The blue background and Segoe UI font match the real thing exactly.

Fake Windows 10 Update Prank

A faithful reproduction of the Windows 10 update screen — spinning gear icon, blue background, Segoe UI typeface, and the infamous 'Working on updates. Don't turn off your computer.' warning. The percentage counter advances at a realistic pace, slow enough to be infuriating. Fullscreen on any Windows 10 machine for a convincing prank. Click anywhere to jump the percentage by three points.

Office and Remote Work Pranks

Windows 10 remains the most widely used desktop OS in corporate environments, making this prank universally applicable. Open it fullscreen on a colleague's machine during lunch and watch them return to a forced update scenario. Remote workers share screenshots in team chats for a quick laugh. IT trainers use it in security awareness sessions to demonstrate how easily users accept screen content at face value.

Pro Tip: Pair with BSOD

Run the fake update to 95%, then switch to the BSOD prank for a two-act sequence: the update appears to fail catastrophically. This combo is the highest-impact Windows prank available.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Go fullscreen

    Press F. The Windows 10 update screen with the blue background and spinning gear fills the display.

  2. 02

    Hand off the device

    Give the laptop to your target. Windows 10 is still the most common corporate OS, so this works in most offices.

  3. 03

    Click to nudge

    Click anywhere to advance the progress bar by 3%. The infamous 'Working on updates' message is universally recognized.

  4. 04

    Exit

    Press ESC to return to the browser. The prank is harmless.

Frequently asked

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Is this tool free?

Yes. Every ScreenTools.co tool is free, with no account, no paywall, and no install.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Layouts adapt to phone and tablet screens. Mobile Safari restricts true fullscreen, but the page fills the viewport and you can add the page to your Home Screen for an app-like experience.

Does it work offline?

Once a tool's page has loaded once, the runtime is local. A few tools that fetch fonts or icons need the first hit online; after that, refresh works offline.

Does this collect my data?

No personal data leaves your browser. The site has lightweight, privacy-respecting analytics for aggregate counts (which tool was opened) and nothing else.

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