Error Message: Windows Cannot Find CScript.exe

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.01 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.01 for Windows 98
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to run a script file, you may receive the following error message:

Windows cannot find CScript.exe. This program is needed for opening files of type (file type).

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the path for the Cscript.exe program listed in the registry is incorrect for the Cscript shell extension Open2, Open with MS-DOS Prompt.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use Registry Editor to correct the path to Cscript.exe. The Cscript.exe file is located in the Windows\Command folder.

In the following Registry keys, replace the System\Unknown part of the value data with Command.

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\JSEFile\Shell\Open2\Command

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\JSFile\Shell\Open2\Command

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VBEFile\Shell\Open2\Command

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VBSFile\Shell\Open2\Command

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WSFFile\Shell\Open2\Command

MORE INFORMATION

The path to Cscript.exe that is created when you install Internet Explorer 5.01 is:

(drive):\(Windir)\SYSTEM\unknown\CScript.exe "%1" %*

Additional query words: vbs js

Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg
Version : WINDOWS:5.01
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb