FakeUpdate.net displays simulated operating system update screens for pranks.
Update Faker
Update Faker displays simulated operating system update screens for pranking friends or coworkers.
About Update Faker
Update Faker displays simulated operating system update screens. To use it, open updatefaker.com on an unattended computer and select a theme, including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Windows 98.
The screen can be shown fullscreen with F11, and Enter or spacebar triggers a bluescreen display. The site advises keeping pranks short and telling the person it is a prank.
Key features
- Simulated Windows 10 update screen
- Simulated Windows 11 update screen
- Simulated Mac OS X update screen
- Simulated Windows XP and 98 update screens
- Fullscreen display using the F11 key
- Bluescreen triggered by Enter or spacebar
Best for: People who want to play a brief, in-person prank on someone who leaves a computer unattended.
Good for
- Offers five system themes, including older Windows versions
- Fullscreen option and bluescreen trigger for a realistic display
- Use involves opening the site and selecting a theme
Watch out for
- Requires access to someone else's unattended computer
- Pranks can upset people or provoke revenge, so site advises keeping them short
Update Faker at a glance
- Website
- updatefaker.com
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Fun & Interesting Sites
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Update Faker FAQ
How do I set up the prank?
Open updatefaker.com on the unattended computer and click one of the themes.
How do I make the fake update fill the screen?
Press F11 for fullscreen; press F11 again to exit fullscreen mode.
How do I show a bluescreen?
Press Enter or spacebar while the fake update screen is displayed.
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