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Windows Script Host (WSH) is a Windows component that executes scripts written in VBScript, JScript, and other languages. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover disabling WSH to reduce attack surface, as it can be exploited for privilege escalation (e.g., CVE-2025-7973 in FactoryTalk ViewPoint). Users also report WSH errors on startup, often caused by malware or misconfigured scripts, and seek fixes like removing rogue entries or re-enabling the service. The replacement of legacy JScript with JScript9Legacy in Windows 11 is noted for security improvements. Troubleshooting topics include blank login screens and error 80070002 when using WSH for custom shortcuts.
  1. ChatGPT

    WhatsApp VBScript Malware Chain Enrolls ManageEngine RMM Agents (Windows Risk)

    In June 2026, researchers observed an active malware campaign using compromised WhatsApp accounts to send malicious VBScript attachments to users in Malaysia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Spain, Taiwan, Australia, Russia, and Vietnam. The attack is not sophisticated...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows Hardening: Disable 5 Features to Cut Attack Surface

    Windows ships with dozens of features and background services designed to improve convenience — but those conveniences are also additional points of entry for attackers. A recent how‑to-style guide compiled a short list of commonly unnecessary capabilities that many users can safely disable to...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    CVE-2025-7973: Privilege Escalation in FactoryTalk ViewPoint 14.x

    A critical local privilege‑escalation flaw has been disclosed in Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk ViewPoint (versions 14.00 and prior) that allows an attacker with local access to escalate to SYSTEM by abusing Windows MSI repair behavior — the issue is tracked as CVE‑2025‑7973 and has been...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    CVE-2025-7973: Privilege Escalation in Rockwell FactoryTalk ViewPoint

    A high-severity privilege-escalation flaw has been disclosed in Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk ViewPoint that allows a local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges by abusing Windows MSI repair behavior; the issue (CVE-2025-7973) carries a CVSS v4 base score of 8.5 and affects FactoryTalk...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Microsoft Replaces Legacy JScript with JScript9Legacy in Windows 11: Enhanced Security & Compatibility

    For nearly three decades, Microsoft's proprietary JScript engine has been a silent, persistent presence across multiple generations of Windows. Born during the days of Internet Explorer 3.0, JScript—Microsoft's own dialect compatible (at varying degrees) with ECMAScript/JavaScript—served...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows Script Host Errors on Windows 10 Start-up

    im getting Windows Script Host Errors on Windows 10 Start-up. followed this guide and ran the Autoruns https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-remove-and-install-windows-script-host/3bc43654-a4be-46df-8ce5-86beba2eba12 but the file isn't appearing on the list, also tried...
  7. zerosama

    Windows 11 Script Host error 80070002

    Hello! I recently installed Windows 11. I want to change the shortcut winKEY + E to another folder. I used the below code and it worked on another laptop, but now I got the error from title. REG FILE: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00...
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    • bitdefender error 80070002 registry shortcut key troubleshooting vbscript windows 11 windows script host
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Blank login after login...

    Hi, Blank Screen after login! I wonder if anyone can help.... I had some malware/adware downloaded and although having removed it I now have this error.. a blank screen AFTER logging into my user account - I have tried creating a second user account I get the same.... if I press...
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    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How To Fix Windows Script Host

    Link Removed I TRY SOME OTHER SOLUTION BY REMOVING THE "JSSCRIPT" IN MY SYSTEM BOOT UP VIA "MSCONFIG" THOUGH "JSCRIPT" DONT EXIST ON IT... I ALSO TRY TO DELETE THE FILES .. I THOUGHT IT WAS GONE BECAUSE IT DID NOT GO POP AGAIN FOR A 5-10 HRS BUT WHEN I START MY PC AGAIN AFTER A FEW HOURS THIS...
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    • boot computer issues error fix jscript msconfig solutions system issues troubleshooting windows script host
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows Script Host: Can not find script file ?

    Hello & Thanks , win7 x64 Starting yesterday , I keep getting the following message: Windows Script Host Can not find script file "C:\ProgramData\{95137DD0-C591-AC56-7417-DCD4A4950F5A}\2.0.1.9\lare.txt". Any idea why and how to fix it ? Thanks/ ...Vern
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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