Windows Scripting Host

[Dan]

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Windows Scripting Host which helps automate tasks in Microsoft Windows 98
Second Edition is located in Add/Remove Programs under the Windows Setup tab.
I do not have this installed since I do not need any help in having automatic
scripts written. I am concerned since I view this automation as a security
vulnerability because of my research and warnings from other individuals.
What does everyone think?

 

[Guest]

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"Dan" <spamyou@user.nec> wrote in
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> Windows Scripting Host which helps automate tasks in Microsoft Windows
> 98 Second Edition is located in Add/Remove Programs under the Windows
> Setup tab. I do not have this installed since I do not need any help in
> having automatic scripts written. I am concerned since I view this
> automation as a security vulnerability because of my research and
> warnings from other individuals. What does everyone think?

Like a kitchen knife it can be useful or deadly depending on the intent.
Don't run scripts you don't trust. If you aren't comfortable with it there
than remove it. I have it on my machine and actually use it on occaision.

 

[Dan]

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Thanks Fuzzy Logic. I have it unchecked due to my need to keep 98SE somewhat
secure. Have a nice day!

"Fuzzy Logic" <bob@arc.ab.caREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:Xns96206E037DAFCbobarcabca@207.46.248.16...
: "Dan" <spamyou@user.nec> wrote in
: news:egI10rjLFHA.1360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl:
:
: > Windows Scripting Host which helps automate tasks in Microsoft Windows
: > 98 Second Edition is located in Add/Remove Programs under the Windows
: > Setup tab. I do not have this installed since I do not need any help in
: > having automatic scripts written. I am concerned since I view this
: > automation as a security vulnerability because of my research and
: > warnings from other individuals. What does everyone think?
:
: Like a kitchen knife it can be useful or deadly depending on the intent.
: Don't run scripts you don't trust. If you aren't comfortable with it there
: than remove it. I have it on my machine and actually use it on occaision.