Windows Scripting Host (WSH) - Disable The Running of VBS Scripts to Prevents Viruses Infecting Your Machine

How to tell whether Windows Scripting Host (WSH) is installed on your machine and how to disable the running of VBS scripts. This prevents viruses such as VBS/LoveLet-A from infecting your machine.

When Windows, Internet Explorer or some other products are installed or upgraded Windows Scripting Host may be reinstalled. You would then have to repeat the procedures described below.

Some applications require Windows Scripting Host. They will cease to function if it is disabled or removed.



WSH is installed by default.

To prevent scripts with a .VBS extension from being run:

1. Log on as an Administrator.
2. On the 'Desktop', or in 'Windows Explorer', right-click on 'My Computer'.
3. Select 'Open' from the menu.
4. In the 'My Computer' window, open the 'Tools' menu and select 'Folder Options'.
5. Open the 'File Types' tabbed page.
6. Look for 'VBScript Script File' in the list of file types (if you can't find it, your machine is safe and you don't need to do anything else).
7. Click on the 'Delete' button.
8. If you see a dialog asking you to confirm removal, click 'Yes'.