.VBS File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .VBS? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .VBS file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .VBS file?

.VBS file belongs to the category of Executable Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

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Developer: Microsoft

File Type: VBScript File

Category: Executable Files

Format: Text

.VBS file is associated with VBScript File developed by Microsoft, has a Text Format and belongs to Executable Files category.

A VBS file is a script written in Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) scripting language. VBS files are usually used to automate tasks like opening programs, copying text, or printing documents.

More information

A VBS file may contain various types of information: the date it was created, the code or script that makes this file up, and so on. A VBS file can be saved with a VB extension which should not be confused with the same extension for other source code files. This type of file can be opened and edited with any text editor. It's advised to open VBS files received only from a trusted source since attackers can use them to access personal data. Nowadays, VBS files are mostly out of use.

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