Script to remove vbscript?

[Hans Zorn]

As we now know the VB Scripting host is the real trojan horse the world can
better be without.
Micrsoft does not provide W98 users with easy means to remove the beast from
their system.
Isn't it tome to publish and promote a final .vbs file to remove the
Scripting Host? Anyone out there that writes this thing?

[Tom]

I think you are missing the point of VBS.
Most people are unaware of it (were) - but....
it is easy to program
it does more than batch files
it can automate many many repetitive tasks
it makes life easier for me (and I am not a programmer)
any 'viruses' are easily recognised - and read.
...

Just because someone abused it - that doesn't mean it is a bad
language/system.

I support it - and when users are aware of its potential - they will not
only treat it like exe's (and exercise commensurate care), but many will
choose to use it in every day life.

This publicity may open a few people eyes to this helper.
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[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Ok, let us follow your logic here. VB Scripting is bad, since a malicious VBS file could be opened by an ignorant user, thereby damaging the system. So, the solution is to remove Windows Script Host.

If your logic is correct, you should IMMEDIATELY reboot your computer in Command prompt only mode and type the following command: FORMAT C: After all, you wouldn't want a malicious EXE or COM file to be able to execute on your machine, now would you?

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[Hans Zorn]

I am not saying that everyone should remove the scripting host. But when 5%
of the users use it, the other 95 % can remove it. That helps preventing
virus disasters a lot.

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

So would formatting your hard drive and leaving it blank with no OS, since the VAST majority of virii are actually in an EXE or COM file. Script virii are in the very, VERY small minority.

Despite all the recent press about virii and the specific reports that "They are most dangerous because they come from someone you know!", people still open attachments without a second thought.

I guess personal responsibility for a person's own actions is out of the question?

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[Hans Zorn]

>I guess personal responsibility for a person's own actions is out of the
question?

It is a good thought, but it will never be enough for the world to rely
upon.
People think they can trust the message (it comes from someone they know!),
so why not open it?
I think you strongly underestimate the danger of .vbs viruses.

[Garry Robinson]

Here is one way to turn off VBS in Outlook Express. This should resolve most
email virus concerns.

Open Outlook Express and select Options from Menu.

Select the Security Tab

Select "Restricted sites" zone.

Now open Internet Explorer

Select the Tools Menu and then Internet Options

Select Security and click on the "Restricted Sites Zone"

Now click on "Custom Level"

Down the bottom of the options you will find "Active Scripting"

Set "Active Scripting" To "Prompt" or disable.

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