Input Error: There is no script engine for file extension “.vbs”

Question

I keep getting it in command prompt, any idea why and how I may resolve the issue?

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit

Answer 1

Let's try this first.

Open an elevated Command Prompt window. To do so, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. Type the following command in the Command Prompt window, and press {ENTER}:

regsvr32 %systemroot%\system32\vbscript.dll

You should see the following message:

DllRegisterServer in vbscript.dll succeeded.

Now see if the problem persists.

Answer 2

Have you checked the file associations?

http://www.nilpo.com/2009/07/windows-xp/restoring-vbs-vbscript-script-file-file-associations/

Answer 3

Check to see if Windows remote management is installed, and reinstall the WSH configuration settings:

1. Find the Windows/inf directory.
   • Enter this into the run, command-line, or Explorer address field:
   • %windir%\inf Press enter.
   • This directory is commonly located here: C:\WINDOWS\inf
2. This directory is hidden; unhide as follows:
   • Tools > Folder Options > View > Advanced Settings >
   • Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files"
3. Within the inf directory, find the "wsh.inf" file.
4. Right-click on the file > Install.
5. Retest the scripting engine.
6. This will restore these files:
   • .js
   • .jse
   • .wsh
   • .vbs
   • .vbe
   • .wsc
   • .wsf

Hope this helps you!