Small programs help, like the ones u see in cd key generators

[JpWinkis]

how do u make those small programs, like for a generator just the app that is the exe, what program is that made with, and what aboutt a making a fake error so u can have it launhed, im just curios how to make one of thoese error screens for a joke, and how those generators are made, cause i like those little programs like that(not talking about the actual part that generates cd keys, just the app that is is with

[muisejt]

there are various programming languages that would allow you to do that, the most diffecult part would be learning enough about the language to actually write the program

[rock]

Most that I've seen are simple Windows MFC applications, most likely written using Visual Studio and C++. I've seen a couple lately that are clearly written with Visual Studio .NET and could be VB, C#, C++ or who knows what else. Delphi is also a possibility. If you have access to any of these environments, you're half way there because creating user interfaces and linking actions are pretty much drag and drop. But, to do anything real, you'll need to know C++ or at least VB.

[JGC84]

a lot of those little applets can be done w/ VB, if the user already had the runtime files installed on their computer, which i'd would think by now most people do with all the freeware going around. just set the form.visible = false and have it kick a pop up box.

[Zoma]

Why make a program that can popup a fake error, when it's so much more fun to make one that causes a real one to be shown? :)