Windows Script File
A Windows Script File (WSF) mixes languages. It isolates errors in modules. A WSF file allows using JScript and VBScript. It encapsulates functions called by files. Below a WSF includes a JScript file...
General Information
| Title | WSF File Extension |
| Extension | .wsf |
| Full Form | Windows Script File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Run scripts |
| Additional Functions | Automate tasks |
| Features | Combines scripts, XML-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on script |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Automated Installations | Yes |
| Batch Processing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script execution |
| Best Practices | Disable WSH, Code signing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Associated With | Windows 98 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vbs, .js, .bat, .cmd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows Script Host |
Built-in | Windows |
 Notepad++ |
Free | Windows |
| Any text editor |
Free | Platform Independent |