How to cheat in Windows Minesweeper game

The trick I am going to mention below has been around since Windows 3.1. But there are still many people who do not know it.

Before I start, I must say I don't think the cheat is still available in Windows Vista, the cheat works on Windows XP and earlier Windows.

To always win in Minesweeper game, please do the following steps:

1. Launch Minesweeper game
2. Make sure the Minesweeper window is focused / active then type xyzzy
3. Press Shift + Enter ( ie press enter key while holding shift key)
4. The cheat mode is now activated

You should notice a very small square ( 1 x 1 pixel) located at the top left corner of your desktop (not in minesweeper window) changes colour when you move your mouse over the Minesweeper tiles.

White colour square = The tile is safe, you can click on it.
Black colour square = The tile contains mine, flag it!!!

The square is very small thus it is very hard to see. Try to look carefully, if you can't see it, try the following things:

a. Adjust your screen positioning to make sure the top left corner is shown on the screen.

b. Change your screen resolution to 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 so that it is easier to spot the tiny square.

c. Use single-colour wallpaper. The colour should be a soft colour to make sure it is easier to notice the black square.

d. Minimize all other Windows.



After you spot the square, you can challenge others that you can win the advanced mode.