Windows scripts host ошибка

Windows Script Host – особый компонент операционной системы, который позволяет запускать скрипты, написанные на JS (Java Script), VBS (Visual Basic Script) и других языках. При неправильном его функционировании могут наблюдаться различные сбои во время запуска и работы Windows. Такие ошибки зачастую не могут быть исправлены простой перезагрузкой системы или графической оболочки. Сегодня поговорим о том, какие действия необходимо совершить для устранения неполадок в функционировании компонента WSH.

Исправляем ошибку Windows Script Host

Сразу стоит сказать о том, что если вы писали свой скрипт и при его запуске получили ошибку, то необходимо искать проблемы в коде, а не в системном компоненте. Например, вот такое диалоговое окно говорит именно об этом:

Такая же ситуация может возникнуть и в том случае, когда в коде имеется ссылка на другой скрипт, путь к которому прописан неверно либо данный файл вовсе отсутствует на компьютере.

Далее мы поговорим о тех моментах, когда при старте Windows или запуске программ, например, Блокнота или Калькулятора, а также других приложений, использующих системные ресурсы, появляется стандартная ошибка Windows Script Host. Иногда подобных окон может появиться сразу несколько. Случается такое после обновления операционной системы, которое может пройти как в штатном режиме, так и со сбоями.

Причины такого поведения ОС следующие:

• Неверно выставленное системное время.
• Сбой в работе службы обновлений.
• Некорректная установка очередного апдейта.
• Нелицензионная сборка «винды».

Вариант 1: Системное время

Многие пользователи думают, что системное время, которое показывается в области уведомлений, существует только для удобства. Это не совсем так. Некоторые программы, обращающиеся к серверам разработчиков или к иным ресурсам, могут работать некорректно или вовсе отказаться функционировать по причине расхождений в дате и времени. Это же касается и Windows с ее серверами обновления. В том случае, если будет расхождение в вашем системном времени и времени сервера, то могут наблюдаться неполадки с апдейтами, поэтому на это стоит обратить внимание в первую очередь.

1. Нажимаем на часы в правом нижнем углу экрана и переходим по ссылке, указанной на скриншоте.
2. Далее идем на вкладку «Время по интернету» и жмем на кнопку изменения параметров. Обратите внимание, что ваша учетная запись должна обладать правами администратора.
   

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3. В окне настроек устанавливаем галку в указанный на изображении чекбокс, затем в выпадающем списке «Сервер» выбираем time.windows.com и нажимаем «Обновить сейчас».
   

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4. Если все пройдет успешно, то появится соответствующая надпись. В случае ошибки с превышением времени ожидания просто нажимаем кнопку обновления еще раз.
   

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Теперь ваше системное время будет регулярно синхронизироваться с сервером времени Майкрософт и расхождения не будет.

Вариант 2: Служба обновлений

Windows – это очень сложная система, с множеством одновременно протекающих процессов, и некоторые из них могут повлиять на работу службы, отвечающей за обновление. Высокое потребление ресурсов, различные сбои и занятость компонентов, помогающих апдейту, «заставляют» службу совершать бесконечные попытки выполнить свою работу. Сам сервис также может сбоить. Выход здесь один: отключить его, а затем перезагрузить компьютер.

1. Вызываем строку «Выполнить» сочетанием клавиш Win+R и в поле с названием «Открыть» пишем команду, которая позволит получить доступ к соответствующей оснастке.

   services.msc

   

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2. В списке находим «Центр обновления», кликаем ПКМ и выбираем пункт «Свойства».
   

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3. В открывшемся окне жмем кнопку «Остановить», а затем ОК.
   

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4. После перезагрузки служба должна запуститься автоматически. Стоит проверить, так ли это и, если она все еще остановлена, включить ее тем же способом.
   

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Если после выполненных действий ошибки продолжают появляться, то необходимо поработать с уже установленными обновлениями.

Вариант 3: Некорректно установленные обновления

Данный вариант подразумевает удаление тех обновлений, после установки которых начались сбои в Windows Script Host. Сделать это можно как вручную, так и с помощью утилиты восстановления системы. В обоих случаях необходимо вспомнить, когда «посыпались» ошибки, то есть после какой даты.

Ручное удаление

1. Идем в «Панель управления» и находим апплет с названием «Программы и компоненты».
   

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2. Далее переходим по ссылке, отвечающей за просмотр обновлений.
   

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3. Сортируем список по дате установки, кликнув по шапке последней колонки с надписью «Установлено».
   

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4. Выбираем нужное обновление, кликаем ПКМ и выбираем «Удалить». Также поступаем с остальными позициями, помня про дату.
   

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5. Перезагружаем компьютер.

Утилита восстановления

1. Для перехода к данной утилите кликаем правой кнопкой мыши по значку компьютера на рабочем столе и выбираем пункт «Свойства».
2. Далее переходим к «Защите системы».
   

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3. Нажимаем кнопку «Восстановление».
   

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4. В открывшемся окне утилиты жмем «Далее».
   

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5. Ставим галку, отвечающую за показ дополнительных точек восстановления. Необходимые нам поинты будут называться «Автоматически созданная точка», тип – «Система». Из них необходимо выбрать ту, которая соответствует дате последнего обновления (или того, после которого начались сбои).
   

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6. Жмем «Далее», ждем, пока система предложит перезагрузиться и выполнит действия по «откату» к предыдущему состоянию.
   

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7. Обратите внимание, что в этом случае могут быть удалены и те программы и драйвера, которые были установлены вами после этой даты. Узнать, произойдет ли это, можно нажав кнопку «Поиск затрагиваемых программ».
   

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Читайте также: Как восстановить систему Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows 10

Вариант 4: Нелицензионная Windows

Пиратские сборки «винды» хороши лишь тем, что они совершенно бесплатны. В остальном же такие дистрибутивы могут принести массу проблем, в частности, некорректную работу необходимых компонентов. В этом случае рекомендации, приведенные выше, могут не сработать, так как файлы в скачанном образе уже были сбойными. Здесь можно только посоветовать поискать другой дистрибутив, но лучше воспользоваться лицензионной копией Windows.

Заключение

Решения проблемы с Windows Script Host довольно просты, и с ними справится даже начинающий пользователь. Причина здесь ровно одна: некорректная работа инструмента обновления системы. В случае с пиратскими дистрибутивами можно дать следующий совет: пользуйтесь только лицензионными продуктами. И да, правильно пишите ваши скрипты.

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Are you encountering Windows Script Host error messages like “The system cannot find the file specified for the Startup.vbs script”? Or something like “Windows Script Host access is disabled on this machine”? Normally, these errors are caused by corrupted system files, malware, registry errors, and VBS script file issues.

So, if you’ve had enough of Windows Script Host errors, read on to discover how you can tackle these problems.

What Is the Windows Script Host and Why Is It Giving You Issues?

The Windows Script Host is a built-in tool designed for PC administrators to automate and manage tasks. It provides an environment where you can execute scripts in a variety of languages. By default, this tool interprets and runs VBScript (.VBS and .VBE) files and plain-text JScript (.JS and .JSE) files.

When you encounter Windows Script Host errors, it means that the Windows Script Host tool is failing to read a particular script file. Now that we know this, let’s take a look at how you can handle Windows Script Host errors.

1. Scan Your PC for Viruses and Remove Any Threats

If malware is the main culprit for this error messa you can perform a full scan on your device and remove any harmful programs.

To get started, here are some simple steps to follow:

1. Type Windows Security in the Windows search bar and select the Best match.
2. In the next window, select Virus & threat protection.
3. Next, select Scan options and then choose Full scan from the options that appear.
4. Finally, press the Scan now button.

If you want to scan specific files or perform a quick scan, open the Virus & threat protection settings as per the previous steps and select either the Quick scan or Custom scan option. In addition to this, you could also try running the Microsoft Defender Offline scan.

2. Change the Default Value of the VBS File

The VBS (Virtual Basic Script) is a file containing code that you can run using the Windows Script Host tool. If this file isn’t configured correctly, it could cause several Windows Script Host errors.

So, to tackle this problem, try changing the default value of the VBS file by following these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
2. Type Regedit and press OK to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to Computer > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > .vbs.
4. Double-click the (Default) value on the right-hand side pane to open it.

In the next window, set the Value data to VBSfile and then press OK to save these settings.

When you finish, close the Registry Editor and then restart your PC.

3. Fix Corrupted System Files With SFC and DISM

If Windows Script Host errors are caused by corrupted system files, then the SFC and DISM tools can come in handy. These are two critical tools that you can always depend on in case you want to quickly find and repair mischievous system files.

To get started, here’s how you can run the DISM tool:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
2. Type CMD and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
3. Next, type the following command and then press Enter:

           DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
       

4. Wait for the scan to complete. From there, type the following command and press Enter:

           DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
       

5. When the scan is complete, restart your PC to apply these changes.
6. Now you can run the SFC scan. To do this, open the Command Prompt as per the previous steps, type the following command, and then press Enter:

           sfc /scannow
       

7. When the scan is complete, close the Command Prompt and restart your PC

4. Use the Microsoft Safety Scanner

If you have an antivirus program installed, you could use it to find and remove any harmful programs that might be causing this error. But if you don’t have any antivirus program, then you could give the Microsoft Safety Scanner a try. This is a free and easy-to-use tool designed to quickly find and remove malware from Windows devices.

Here’s how you can use the Microsoft Safety Scanner:

1. Depending on your system specs, download either the 32- or 64-bit version of the Microsoft Safety Scanner.
2. Once installed, open the program and select the type of scan you want to run.
3. Click Next to continue and follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the process.

5. Use a System Restore Point

Creating restore points is one of the best ways to keep your Windows data safe. In case the Windows Script Host errors are a recent thing, then you can tackle them by restoring your PC to its previous state with a restore point.

So, if you’ve already created a system restore point, here’s how you can use it:

1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search bar and select the Best match.
2. Click the View by drop-down menu and select Large icons.
3. Scroll down and click the Recovery option.
4. In the next window, click the Open System Restore option and then click Next in the pop-up window.
5. In the System Restore window, select a restore point and then click Next to continue.

Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the process and restart your PC when you finish.

6. Enable Windows Script Host Via the Registry Editor

You might run into Windows Script Host errors simply because the Script Host is disabled. To resolve this issue, here’s how you can enable the Script Host via the Registry Editor:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
2. Type Regedit and press OK to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows Script Host > Settings.

Double-click the Enabled value on the right-hand side pane and then set its Value data to 1.

If you can’t find the Enabled value, create it by following these steps:

1. Right-click on an empty space on the right-hand side pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
2. Name this new value as Enabled and then click OK.
3. Finally, double-click on the value and set its Value data to 1.

Easily Tackle Windows Script Host Errors

The Windows Script Host errors are quite irritating, but resolving them is super easy. If you run into such issues, simply follow the tips we’ve provided and you should be good to go. From there, you could even start exploring a couple of Windows scripts that could help you automate your tasks.

Missing system files and corrupted data can cause Windows Script Host errors, preventing some applications and startup utilities from running. Let’s look at some ways to fix them.

It should be noted that an incorrect or poorly configured script file can trigger a script host error as well. Since such errors are rare and require no intervention from your end, we will focus on script host errors that prevent even valid scripts from running on your PC.

What Is the Windows Script Host? Is It Safe?

The Windows Script Host simply provides an environment for scripts to run. As such, most users are unlikely to ever come across its functionality, as it is primarily meant for automating administrative tasks with batch files.

Nevertheless, plenty of applications and services use Windows scripts to set things up, which requires the Script Host to run properly. There was a time when malicious scripts were also used as viruses, but Windows Defender has gotten good enough to detect and block such scripts.

Two main reasons for seeing a Windows Script Host error are faulty scripts or missing system files.

If the script trying to run has invalid commands or missing statements, it can throw a Windows Script Host error. Such errors are limited to the script in question and should not lead to errors with other applications and services.

However, the more problematic script host error is caused by corrupted or broken system files. This creates issues in running the script host itself, thus making all scripts unusable on your machine.

Now, figuring out why the system files have been corrupted is tricky. It can happen due to an aging hard drive, malware, or an improper system shutdown.

Fix 1: SFC and DISM

The best way to repair your system files and ensure nothing is missing is to run a DISM and SFC scan. Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is a command-line utility that repairs the local image of your Windows operating system with a fresh copy from Microsoft’s servers.

After that, the System File Checker (SFC) can go through your system files and replace any missing or corrupted files from this disk image. You can fix any problems with Windows system files with just these two commands.

1. To repair the system files on your computer, first open Command Prompt as Administrator. You can do this by typing “cmd” in the Start Menu and clicking Run as Administrator.
2. Start with a DISM command:

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

1. This prompts DISM to download the system image from Microsoft, and then use it to repair the local image to full health.

1. After DISM, it is time to run the SFC command. Type sfc /scannow and hit enter to scan the system files on your computer and replace any missing and corrupted files.

1. Wait while SFC verifies every system file one by one, and do not close the window before the process is complete.

Fix 2: Use System Restore to Revert to an Earlier Configuration

If you suspect a recently installed application or update triggered the error, try using System Restore to revert your PC to its earlier state and bypass the problem. As it only affects system files, you don’t have to worry about losing your data.

System Restore can only take your system back to preset System Restore Points. While you can always create these points manually, Windows also creates restore points automatically before installing major updates. This gives you an easy way to roll back a problematic system change.

1. To use System Restore, you must open System Properties from the Control Panel. But since the option can be tricky, it is easier to search for Create a restore point from the Start Menu.

1. This opens a new window allowing you to create or use restore points. Select the System Restore… button to take your PC back to an earlier restore point.

1. The System Restore window will now appear, listing all the recent Restore points saved on your PC. To view older restore points, select the Show more restore points option.

1. You can find the date and time of creation of every restore point, letting you choose exactly how far back to take your system. The relevant update is also mentioned for the restore points created automatically by Windows. Select the System Restore point you want to revert to and hit Next.

1. Confirm the restore point again, and select Finish to start the process. Your computer will restart, restoring the system files to their older configuration.

Fix 3: Reset Windows

An SFC scan can fix any corrupt or broken system files. But in case that hasn’t worked out for you, there is always the option to reinstall the OS itself.

Don’t worry; we are not discussing a fresh installation that removes your files and personal data. You can easily reset Windows instead, keeping your files while ensuring that the entirety of the operating system is reinstalled and reconfigured. This works on both Windows 11 and Windows 10.

1. To reset Windows on your PC, begin by opening Settings. Simply click on its gear icon in the Start menu.

1. Select the Windows Update tab (usually the last one on the left) and then go for Advanced options.

1. For the most part, Advanced options include settings related to Windows updates, letting you manage exactly how and when updates are installed on your computer. But what we need to reset Windows is Recovery.

1. You will now see a Reset PC option. Click on this button.

1. A new window will open to start the process. This is where you can keep your files by choosing the first option.

1. The second option is to pick the source of the installation files. Unless you have some installation media prepped (for instance, a bootable USB stick), choose the Cloud download option. Even when you have a local installation media, the Cloud Download is preferred as it ensures the latest, uncorrupted version of Windows is downloaded from Microsoft’s servers.

1. Go over everything one last time and select Reset to confirm. Windows will now be reset on your computer.

Now, you just have to wait while the installation progresses. Your computer might restart several times, so make sure to maintain an uninterrupted power supply for your PC or laptop.

What About an Antivirus Scan?

Skip the extra antivirus scans. They only catch malware, not fix Script Host errors. Windows Defender, already on by default, is enough. It can easily detect and block malicious code from accessing your system files, preventing Script Host errors.

Remember, antivirus programs can only isolate and delete viruses. You will still need a different method to get your OS working properly again.

Should You Try Registry Edits?

Many online guides recommend a variety of registry edits to fix the Windows Script Host error. Some ask you to turn the script host on or off through the registry, while others take a different approach by adding a .vbs key or changing its value. Yet another approach is to delete registry entries after the Userinit.exe, forcing the system to reconfigure its startup process.

But meddling in the registry is an easy way to break things, making it a double-edged sword. Most of these registry fixes are unnecessary anyway; simply repairing your system files or rolling back updates automatically does the job. So, avoid changing the registry for a script host error.

What Is the Best Way to Fix Windows Script Host Errors?

Running a DISM and an SFC scan is the best way to repair your system files and is the recommended action for issues like a Windows Script Host error. Failing that, a System Restore can rewind your system back to its working state.

When these methods don’t work, reset Windows. You can keep your files and data while reinstalling the OS. You will need to reinstall apps, any lingering system issue will be fixed.

If you’ve had enough of the Windows Script Host error popping up whenever you boot your system or try to start an application, this page is where you should be. 

You can temporarily remove the error message by ending the corresponding process in the Task Manager, but we have permanent solutions for you. 

This article will show you how to eliminate Windows Script Host pop-ups.

Let’s begin. 

What Is a Windows Script Host Error?

First, what is a Windows script host? It’s a system tool handling scripts run by system administrators.  The error occurs when the Windows Script Host tool fails to read a particular script file or encounters any other issue.  The problem might be due to a malicious program, faulty system file, bad script file, or defective hard disk.

How to Fix a Windows Script Host Error in Windows 10

The following guides will show you how to fix Windows script problems on startup or when you launch apps.

Fix 1: Run the System File Checker

Microsoft Windows-based script host errors can result from faulty system files. Malicious programs might have compromised these files or might be victims of application conflicts. In some cases, you might have tampered with them.

The System File Checker (SFC) is a built-in command-line program that Microsoft provides for replacing bad or missing system files.

In older Windows versions, you must fire up the Command Prompt with admin privileges and run the SFC line.

However, in Windows 10, you must run DISM before running SFC. 

DISM is another built-in command-line tool. Its job is to provide the files that will be used by the SFC tool for the repair process.

Here’s a simple guide on how to run the SFC command properly:

• Type Command Prompt in the search bar
• Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
• Select Yes once the User Account Control dialog requests permission.
• When the Command Prompt window opens, type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

• Allow the DISM tool to use the Windows Update utility to provide the repair files before running the SFC tool. 

If Windows Update fails to provide the repair files, you’ll have to use the DISM tool to fetch them from a different source, such as a bootable USB or Windows 10 DVD. 

You’ll also have to enter the following command instead: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess

• Once the DISM tool has completed its job, go to a new line and type sfc /scannowinto the Command Prompt window, then press Enter.

• The utility will scan your PC for bad and missing system files and replace them automatically.
• Wait until the verification process is 100% complete before you close the Command Prompt.

You’ll see a completion message that tells you the process results.

The message that reads Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations means you don’t have broken system files. 

The message, Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. Details are included in the CBS.Log C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log means that bad system files were found and replaced.

Running the SFC command in Safe Mode

However, if the Command Prompt tells you that “Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation,” you must run the SFC command in Safe Mode. Follow this guide:

• Switch on your computer and press and hold your power button to turn it off once your computer manufacturer’s logo flashes on your screen. Reboot your PC in that manner twice again until you see the Please wait message.
• Click the Advanced Options button after seeing the Automatic Repair screen.
• The Choose an Option screen will now appear.
• Click on Troubleshoot.
• On the Troubleshoot page, click on the Advanced Options tile.
• Click Startup Settings once the Advanced Options screen appears.
• Once you see the Startup Settings screen, click the Restart button.
• Your system will now reboot to the Startup Options page.
• Tap the number next to Safe Mode with networking (Since you need an internet connection to run the DISM tool to provide the repair files).
• After your system starts in Safe Mode, go to the C:\Windows\WinSxS\Temp folder to confirm that the PendingDeletes and PendingRenames directories are present.
• Now, open the Command Prompt as an administrator, then run the DISM and SFC tools.

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Related: Windows Command Prompt: Most Useful Commands

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Fix 2: Scan your hard disk for problematic sectors using the CHKDSK utility

Every file your computer works with, from system to application files, is stored on your hard disk. Errors will naturally occur when programs and services can’t read files.

This phenomenon doesn’t exclude the Windows Script Host . Usually, the Windows script error suggests that some files can’t be reached.

The CHKDSK utility i s designed to find bad sectors on the hard drive and prevent your system from ever using those sectors. 

It can also attempt to retrieve files stored in those bad sectors, but this is not guaranteed to always work. You might have to sacrifice some files.

In this case, the tool might help you recover the file the Windows Script Host is looking for.

If it doesn’t, you can rest assured that the problem will not occur again once you’ve obtained the file elsewhere.

Two main ways to run the CHKDSK utility are via the File Explorer and in an elevated Command Prompt window. 

Here’s how to use both methods.

Checking your disk via File Explorer

• Double-click on any folder on your desktop to open a File Explorer window. The Windows + E keyboard shortcut is another way to launch Windows File Explorer.
• After File Explorer opens, navigate to the left pane and click This PC.