File extension VBS
| File type | Visual Basic Script Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a VBS file?
Files with the .VBS extension contain scripts written in Microsoft’s Visual Basic Scripts Edition, a language derived from the Visual Basic language for use by Microsoft – namely in the Internet Explorer browser and the Windows system. The file can also use a .VB extension.
The VBS script code can be executed in IE or in the system shell using an application, namely a script host based on Windows called Wscript.exe. Scripts from unknown sources should be approached with caution, as they can contain malware – also known as viruses.
Program(s) that can open the .VBS file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open VBS files
If you cannot open the VBS file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VBS among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VBS file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VBS format files
The inability to open and operate the VBS file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Visual Basic Script Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VBS file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VBS file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VBS from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VBS format
- The VBS file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VBS file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VBS file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VBS file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VBS file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VBS file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
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| .ahk | AutoHotkey Script Format |
| .air | Adobe AIR Rich Internet Applications |
| .apk | Google Android Package Format |
| .app | MAC Application Package Or Core System Service Format |
| .applescript | AppleScript Script Format |
This extension
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VBS) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VBS file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VBS file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VBS) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.