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windows XP easter egg

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/windows-xp-easter-egg.62095/

piyushp_20
piyushp_20 Original post #1
Jul 4, 2007 at 4:51 PM
If you’re using Windows XP operating system, try this little hidden and secret trick which reveals sort of easter egg or bug by using Notepad.
  1. Open Notepad by clicking on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad.
  2. Type “bush hid the facts” or “this fun hit video” (without quotes and do not hit Return or Enter key, either one will work, but not both).
  3. Save the file by clicking on File then Save. You can put any filename to the saved text file in .txt
  4. Close the Notepad.
  5. Open again the saved text file by relaunch Notepad and clicking on File then Open and choose the saved document, or simply double click on the saved text file from Windows Explorer.
  6. Check what happen to the text that you have just typed.
You will see the text of “bush hid the facts” or “this fun hit video” has been changed to small square or some weird and funny Chinese characters if you have installed East Asian languages support.
aditya.shevade
Jul 4, 2007 at 5:42 PM
^^ Ya old... and it works for most combinations of the letters in form 4-3-3-5.
piyushp_20
Jul 4, 2007 at 7:11 PM
sry buddy, i came across it now so i thought to share it with u guys.
aditya.shevade
Jul 4, 2007 at 7:58 PM
^^ you are always welcome. You have only been here for 27 posts. :-D....

I also was doing similar things back when I was a "Fresh Stock".