What is the Windows Scripting Host?
The Windows Scripting Host is an important part of all Windows versions later than the first version of Windows 95. It automates various functions and it’s critical to operation of various Windows features like Automatic Updates.
It does have some problems however and using it to infect Windows computers through “drive by downloads” has been a favourite trick of virus and spyware writers in recent years.
While it does create security problems for Windows users, it is an essential part of the system so you need the latest updates for it.
Microsoft have a number of updates for Windows Scripting;
- Windows XP and Server 2003 users should download Version 5.7
- Windows 2000, 98 and ME users should use Version 5.6.
- Vista users should use Windows PowerShell
It’s best to download and install the appropriate package and then run the Windows Update program.
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