Visual Basic Script
General Information
| Title | VBS File Extension |
| Extension | .vbs |
| Full Form | Visual Basic Script |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/vbscript |
File Function
| Primary Function | Execute script |
| Additional Functions | Automate tasks |
| Features | Event-driven, Simple |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on script |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Automated Scripting | Yes |
| Prototyping | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malware, Scripts misuse |
| Best Practices | Disable execution, Code signing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1996 |
| Integration | Windows 98 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bat, .cmd, .ps1 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows Script Host |
Included | Windows |
 Notepad |
Included | Windows |
| Any Text Editor |
Free, Paid | Varies |