Does the percentage actually move?

Yes! The percentage increases very slowly over time to keep the prank believable, making it look like a real, slow system update.

How do I make it look real?

Click the 'Start' button and immediately press F11 on your keyboard. This removes the browser address bar and tabs, making it indistinguishable from a real update screen.

Is there a way to exit the update?

Simply press 'Esc' or F11 again to exit full-screen mode, then close the browser tab to end the prank.

Getting Windows ready

Don't turn off your computer

⏳ Fake Windows Update Screen

Simulate a realistic Windows update experience in the browser — perfect for harmless pranks, video production, UI demos, or training. The Fake Windows Update Screen recreates update progress bars, messages, and restart prompts while remaining completely visual and non-destructive.

💡 What is a Fake Windows Update Screen?

A fake Windows update screen is a browser-based visual that mimics the look and feel of operating-system update flows: progress bars, percentage counters, restart messages, and textual explanations of update steps. It’s designed for visual realism only and does not modify any files or system settings.

⚙️ How Fake Windows Update Screen Works?

Click the F button to enter fullscreen mode for an immersive experience.
Use the fullscreen mode to enjoy a realistic visual simulation without distractions.
You can exit fullscreen anytime by pressing the Esc key.
Perfect for creating demo effects, fake screens, or prank visuals.

🎯 Use Cases

🎥 Content Creation — film realistic update sequences for tutorials, skits, or intros.
🃏 Harmless Pranks — surprising but benign pranks when used with consent.
🧪 UX & Product Demos — prototype update flows and error-recovery scenarios safely.
📚 Training — show end-user update behavior and troubleshooting steps without using production machines.

🖼️ Example Update Styles

Choose a visual preset to suit your project — modern minimal, classic full-screen, or a custom branded look:

Style	Look & Feel	Common Elements
Modern Minimal	Centered progress circle or bar, clean copy, subtle animation	Percentage, status text, estimated time
Classic Full-Screen	Solid background, large progress percentage, restart prompt	Large text, progress bar, 'Don't turn off your PC' note
Branded Demo	Custom colors and messaging for product demos (avoid using official logos)	Custom title, progress steps, mock changelog

FAQ

Can I skip the fake update?

Since this is a non-editable simulator, there is no "skip" button. To exit, simply press ESC or F11 on your keyboard to close the browser view.

Will this actually update my computer?

No. This is purely a visual simulation. No changes are made to your hardware or software. It is as safe as watching a video on YouTube.