What does the WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs file do?
The WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs process is also known as Shell and is a part of TP-Link Wireless Adapter WPS Tool or, as the case may be, TP-Link TL-WN8200ND Driver. This software is produced by unknown. An outdated or faulty version of WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Shell has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Shell has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs Shell
WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 151 bytes (80% of all these files), 154 bytes or, as the case may be, 145 bytes.
The application has a visible window, and can be closed by clicking the red X button.. When Windows starts, this process is automatically started at the same time (Registry: Run).
The file is no part of Microsoft Windows. There is no internal description of the file.
WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
For this reason, 66% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about WPS_TOOL_AUTO?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
Summary: source: file.net
How to uninstall TP-Link Wireless Adapter WPS Tool or TP-Link TL-WN8200ND Driver
To remove Shell from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate TP-Link Wireless Adapter WPS Tool or TP-Link TL-WN8200ND Driver in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs (Shell) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Shell. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Shell or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or WPS_TOOL_AUTO.vbs is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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