Disabling Windows Scripting Host (WSH) is to prevent Visual Basic script viruses like VBS_LoveLetter from running, so that they cannot activate, spread or cause damage to files. A typical PC does not need Windows Scripting Host (WSH) to function normally. You can always change your mind later and reinstall WSH by repeating these steps and re-selecting "Window Scripting Host".

Windows 98

WSH is installed by default when you install Windows 98 or Internet Explorer 5. To prevent scripts (or .VBS files) from running:

• First open the Control Panel by selecting 'Start', 'Settings' and then 'Control Panel'.
• Then double click on 'Add/Remove Programs'.
• Then select the 'Windows Setup' tab.
• Highlight (click once) the 'Accessories'
• Click 'Details'.

• Then uncheck 'Windows Scripting Host'
• Click 'OK' and you're done.

Windows 95

Windows 95 systems do not come with the Windows Scripting Host. However, the WSH is installed automatically when you install Internet Explorer 5 or above. To disable scripts (with the extension, .VBS) from running on Windows 95 systems:

• First Start 'Windows Explorer' (To do this, select 'Start', 'Programs' and then 'Windows Explorer'.
• Select 'View' then select 'Option'.
• Select the 'File Types' tab.
• Search and hi-light "VBScript Script File".
• Click 'Remove' and then confirm the removal by selecting 'Yes'.