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  1. Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2): Key Removals and Alternatives Explained

    Microsoft has just rolled out the official shipping version of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), marking a significant milestone as the year's major feature update for the beloved operating system. But as with most changes, there’s a catch: this update is set to remove several familiar...
  2. How to Install or Uninstall VBScript in Windows 11: The Future of Scripting

    Introduction In an intriguing look at the shifting landscape of scripting languages, The Windows Club published an article on September 20, 2024, detailing how to install or uninstall VBScript in Windows 11. The header itself raises eyebrows, considering that VBScript, once a darling of web...
  3. Uninstalling VBScript in Windows 11 24H2: What You Need to Know

    Introduction As we dive into the waters of technology updates, the spotlight is currently on Windows 11, particularly its recent version, 24H2, which has triggered discussions among users regarding the VBScript feature. The news—highlighted by Windows Central—discusses how Windows 11 users can...
  4. Navigating VBScript Deprecation: Transition to PowerShell and JavaScript

    In the realm of scripting for web development and task automation, evolution is a constant. To keep pace with modern efficiency, Microsoft is making strategic changes, including phasing out VBScript in favor of more advanced alternatives like JavaScript and PowerShell. Let's delve into the...
  5. Pin At Start Access Denied from VBscript and PowerShell command line

    Windows 11: I receive "access denied" by calling "Pin At Start" from the command line, no mather wich language PowerShell or VBscript. Both are called using administrator rights. PowerShell ========== Error ===== PS C:\Users\roberto> .\t.ps1 Pin-App : App(s) not found: C:\Program...
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    Specific sounds not working on Server 2019

    I can get recycle bin and device connect, disconnect and fail working. I can also get the System start up sound working via vbscript and a login task. But no other sounds like error, exclamation, asterisk, notify etc. Is this normal for Server? My WIn 2012 R2 the sounds work ok. I compared the...
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    Windows 10 Open a .url in a tab of Microsoft Edge

    Hi, I want to open a specific .url in a new tab of Microsoft Edge, this is the file I used for Explorer, can anyone convert for Edge? thanks Const OpenInNewTab = &H0800 Const OpenInBackgroundTab = &H1000 Site = "https:\\www.google.com" Dim oIE Dim objShell Dim objWindows Set objShell =...
  8. MS16-116 - Critical: Security Update in OLE Automation for VBScript Scripting Engine...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user of an affected system to visit a...
  9. MS16-003 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for JScript and VBScript to Address Remote...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in the VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website. An...
  10. MS15-108 - Critical: Security Update for JScript and VBScript to Address Remote Code...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (October 13, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in the VBScript and JScript scripting engines in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker...
  11. MS15-053 - Important: Vulnerabilities in JScript and VBScript Scripting Engines Could Allow...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves ASLR security feature bypasses in the JScript and VBScript scripting engines in Microsoft Windows. An attacker could use an ASLR bypass in conjunction with another...
  12. MS15-053 - Important: Vulnerabilities in JScript and VBScript Scripting Engines Could Allow...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves ASLR security feature bypasses in the JScript and VBScript scripting engines in Microsoft Windows. An attacker could use an ASLR bypass in conjunction with another...
  13. A break from the past, part 2: Saying goodbye to ActiveX, VBScript, attachEvent…

    We recently posted “A break from the past: the birth of Microsoft’s new web rendering engine”, an in-depth look at the background and motivation behind building a new rendering engine to power Microsoft Edge. A key factor described was the ability to make a break from legacy Internet...
  14. MS14-084 - Critical: Vulnerability in VBScript Scripting Engine Could Allow Remote Code...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 9, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially...
  15. MS14-084 - Critical: Vulnerability in VBScript Scripting Engine Could Allow Remote Code...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 9, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially...
  16. TA14-318B: Microsoft Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Original release date: November 14, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, RT, and RT 8.1 Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2 Overview A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) could allow...
  17. MS14-011: Vulnerability in the VBScript scripting engine could allow remote code execution:...

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  18. Safer Internet Day 2014 and Our February 2014 Security Updates

    In addition to today being the security update release, February 11 is officially Link Removed for 2014. This year, we’re asking folks to Do 1 Thing to stay safer online. While you may expect my “Do 1 Thing” recommendation would be to apply security updates, I’m guessing that for readers of this...
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    Windows 7 A Program I Made to Automatically Move User Folders

    One of the most major parts of my windows 7 installs is changing the paths of my user folders. I install windows 7 alot and i got a bit sick of having to do that every time... so i decided to fully automate the process! Link Removed This usb portable program starts by asking you to select a...
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    Windows 7 Set Network Location via Command Line

    Win7Pro Only I'm looking for a scripted solution, or a command line that I can ultimately script. The reason being that I'm supporting 1200 users in remote locations, and I automate as much as I can in batch and VB scripts. I'm not intimately familiar with PowerShell, but I'm not opposed to it...