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The usual computer trashcan icon (or "recycle bin" - how lame!) allows one to delete files, and "empty the trash." This is suitable for routine cleanup, but is not quite the soul-satisfying experience one longs for when deleting spam.
I want another pull-down option besides "empty." I want "detonate"
or "explode!"
Optional ignition by graphically lighting a long fuse, to build the anticipation.
KABOOM! Catharsis! Aahhhh!
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see his email comment [csea, Jan 08 2007, last modified Jan 09 2007]
Empty Recycle Bin Detonation Animation
http://www.where2go...ecycle_detonate.zip
download and follow instructions in my anno [paix120, Mar 28 2009]
VB.NET Source Code
http://www.where2go...owsApplication1.zip
Please someone with time & skills make this better. [paix120, Mar 28 2009]
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Can you not already set up your computer to play a small video clip when you click on the trashcan icon? |
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[21 Quest], I don't think so. Got a [link]? |
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No, I don't. I know... not much... about such things. I just assumed that it would be possible. Sorry, I didn't bone it , did I? |
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I was actually somewhat surprised to search and not find anything except a bunch of videos of the real thing. |
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/Are you sure you want to explode kernel32.dll?/ |
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+ I'd really like this as a full sized screen, too. |
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Thought this was a fun idea. I put together a quick & cheesy version (link). |
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Download & unzip. Right-click on WindowsApplication1.exe and select Send To > Desktop (shortcut) |
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Rename the shortcut something fun like "detonate". |
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I included the source files at the 2nd link above so someone else can make it fancier with a full-screen graphic, etc. |
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I thought this would be silly and I'd never use it, but I was having a rough time with some annoying files the other day and decided to run my little program instead of just 'empty recycle bin'. The cheezy explosion definitely was cathartic :) |
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The explosion is nice, but for some reason an all-consuming, searing flame erupting from the recycle bin, leaving the icons directly above it scorched, while I yell "burn, burn! Bwahahahahaaaa", would be more cathartic for me. [+] in any case. |
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