Wipe Prank

Data Successfully Wiped

The fake data wiped prank shows the exact DOS-style screen every PC user dreads: reformatting complete, all files removed, drive erased. Everything is fine. It's a browser page. Works on any desktop or laptop.

C:\> format C:
Formatting… 100%
Wipe complete.

Press F11 for maximum realism. Tap or press Esc to exit.

Installed the crack fills the entire screen — no browser bar, no tabs, no giveaway.

How to use the data successfully wiped prank

  1. Tap Launch Full-Screen Prank above (or press F11 once it's running).
  2. Leave the device where your victim will find it. It'll look completely real.
  3. When they panic, tap the screen or press Esc to reveal it was a joke.

For laughs only. Nothing here installs, downloads or damages anything — it's all harmless CSS/JS in the browser. It's a staple of April Fools' Day pranks and works any day of the year. Just keep it kind — see what makes a good prank.

Frequently asked questions

Has my hard drive actually been wiped?

No — nothing has been touched. It's a full-screen web page mimicking a disk-format screen. Close the tab and every file is exactly where it was.

How do you do the fake disk-format prank?

Open this page on the PC or laptop, press F11 for fullscreen, and walk away. The "wipe complete" message auto-plays.

Does the data wiped prank work on Mac?

Yes — it's a DOS-style black screen so it works on any desktop or laptop, Windows or Mac.