Scripting

Windows Script is a comprehensive scripting infrastructure for the Windows operating system. Windows Script provides two script engines, Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) and JScript, that can be embedded into Windows-based applications. It also provides an extensive group of supporting technologies that make it easier for script users to script Windows-based applications.

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Description

JavaScript for Internet Explorer 9

Provides links to information about the Microsoft implementation of the ECMAScript 5th Edition language specification.

JScript

Provides links to information about the Microsoft implementation of the ECMAScript 3rd Edition language specification.

VBScript

Provides links to topics that describe how to use VBScript and provide details about its language elements.

Script Runtime

Provides links to sections that describe components of the script runtime.

Windows Script Host

Provides links to sections that provide information about Windows Script Host.

Technical Articles, Columns and Books

Provides links to more information about scripting.

Windows Management Instrumentation

Describes an interface that can be used to manage systems, applications, and devices.

Active Directory Service Interfaces

Describes directory service interfaces that can be used to manage network resources.

Script Center

Provides information about several scripting languages.

Script Repository

Provides links to scripts provided by members of the user community.

Scripting Tools and Utilities

Provides information about downloadable tools for creating scripts.

Windows Scripting Guide

Provides an overview of scripting technologies.

Windows PowerShell

Describes the Windows PowerShell command-line shell and scripting language.