Windows Script Host

phenyo gededzha 20 Reputation points
2026-08-23T09:33:16.52+00:00

how can i fix Windows Script Host pop up when i turn my pc ON

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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DaveM121 929.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-23T10:05:49.4366667+00:00

That script host error is usually caused by malware that was previously removed from your PC and there is a remaining registry entry referring to the script file.

1

Please provide a screenshot of the script host popup error you are seeing.

2

Click the link below to download a small free utility that does not require installation.

https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autoruns.zip

When the file downloads, unzip it.

Run Autoruns64 as Administrator

A

Select the 'Logon' tab at the top of Autoruns.

Please provide a screenshot of all entries on that tab.

B

Select the 'Scheduled Tasks' tab at the top of Autoruns.

Please provide a screenshot of all entries on that tab.

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