How to Do a Color Inversion Screen Prank on Windows

Check if your Windows OS is compatible., Launch Magnifier., Resize., Set it up., Minimize Magnifier. , Maximize., Click., Exit.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Check if your Windows OS is compatible.

    This prank only works on Windows 7 and above.

    Windows XP doesn't work because it's just a mini window.
  2. Step 2: Launch Magnifier.

    On Windows 7 and 10, go to Start > All Programs > Windows Ease of Access > Magnifier.

    On Windows 8 and
    8.1, go to Start > All Programs (Down arrow button) > Windows Ease of Access > Magnifier. , Resize it to 100%. , Click the gear icon (Settings), check "Turn on color inversion" and click OK. ,, Maximize Magnifier. , Click again the gear icon and uncheck "Turn on color inversion" and click OK. , Exit Magnifier.
  3. Step 3: Resize.

  4. Step 4: Set it up.

  5. Step 5: Minimize Magnifier.

  6. Step 6: Maximize.

  7. Step 7: Click.

Detailed Guide

This prank only works on Windows 7 and above.

Windows XP doesn't work because it's just a mini window.

On Windows 7 and 10, go to Start > All Programs > Windows Ease of Access > Magnifier.

On Windows 8 and
8.1, go to Start > All Programs (Down arrow button) > Windows Ease of Access > Magnifier. , Resize it to 100%. , Click the gear icon (Settings), check "Turn on color inversion" and click OK. ,, Maximize Magnifier. , Click again the gear icon and uncheck "Turn on color inversion" and click OK. , Exit Magnifier.

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