What does the wscript.exe file do?
The wscript.exe process is also known as Microsoft ® Windows Based Script Host and is a part of Microsoft Windows Script Host or, as the case may be, UsbFix. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of wscript.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Microsoft Windows Based Script Host has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Microsoft Windows Based Script Host 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)
- wscript.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module wscript.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about wscript.exe Microsoft Windows Based Script Host
The original wscript.exe file is definitely a Windows system file, but many viruses use the same name in order to remain unnoticed. The file wscript.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 141,824 bytes (35% of all these files), 147,456 bytes as well as 6 other variants.
It is a Windows system file. The file contains Microsoft's digital signature. This confirms its authenticity. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager.
For this reason, 3% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A wscript.exe file has a 9% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 141,824 bytes (60% of all these files), 147,456 bytes or, as the case may be, 133,120 bytes. The wscript file is a Windows system file. The original file was created by Microsoft. The file itself can therefore be considered trustworthy. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar.
- A wscript.exe file has a 36% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 1,554,432 bytes.
This process is recognizable as a window and also on the taskbar. There is no internal description of the file. It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. When Windows starts, this process is automatically started at the same time (Registry: Run, User Shell Folders, RunOnce, MACHINE\RunOnce, Userinit).
wscript.exe 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.
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 wscript.exe. 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 wscript?
| it block me from acessing my local disk CJ™ | |
| i think its a variant of a virus... co'z you cant delete it from the folder... | |
| removing it from my computer sheena | |
| first beging as an chinese character on ur hard disk than became a powerfull and undefetable virus Deggial | |
| It seems to change the MSIE homepage to sunjin.com.np Jesse B. Taintor, Ph.D. |
Summary: 12 users consider wscript.exe essential and should not be removed. 3 users consider it harmless. However, 8 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 12 users have already removed wscript.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Microsoft Windows Script Host or UsbFix
To remove Microsoft Windows Based Script Host 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 Microsoft Windows Script Host or UsbFix in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if wscript.exe (Microsoft Windows Based Script Host) 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 Microsoft Windows Based Script Host. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Microsoft Windows Based Script Host 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 wscript.exe 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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