How To Fix A "Windows Host Missing Script File."

Question

I've been getting a "Windows Host Missing Script File" pop up everytime I turn on my computer after I transferred all of my files onto a usb drive then back to my computer, then downloaded the windows 11 update. The pop up says the "D:flow/flow-desktop/flow-desktop.js" is missing, but I don't have a "D" drive. I only have a "C", "E", "F", and "G" drive, which is where I can find a similar file. I suspect that my "G" drive was renamed for whatever reason since my current drive names seem to skip the "D" letter. Regardless, I don't know a lot about computers, so I'd appreciate some help.

Answer 1

Hello Alberto S,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

You're on the right track here, the issue might come from the fact that seems like your computer is missing a D: drive which the seems to be required by some apps or services. While the service is already disabled, it might not be the only one that require it.

In this case, please try to follow these steps to see if it helps.

• Check Startup program
  1. Type "Task manager" on the search bar and press Enter.
  2. Go to Startup tabs.
  3. If you see any suspicious program that might requesting the file. Please disable it.
  4. Restart your PC and see if it happens again.
• Use Autorun
  1. Download autoruns tool using this official Microsoft website and install it.
  2. Run Autoruns as administrator
  3. Type "flow-desktop.exe" or "flow-desktop.js" on the search bar of the tool.
  4. The program that is trying to run the script or apps will be highlighted.
  5. If the program shows a broken path or the path is missing. Right click to disable it.
  6. Restart your PC.
• Check on Task Scheduler
  1. Type "Task Scheduler" on the Windows Search bar and press Enter.
  2. Select "Task scheduler Library"
  3. Check to see if there are any task that refers to "flow-desktop.js" or "flow-desktop.exe" and delete it if it's not needed.

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Answer 2

The "Windows Host Missing Script File" error typically occurs when a program is trying to access a script file that is either missing or located in a drive that is not recognized by your system. Since you mentioned that you do not have a "D:" drive, it is possible that the application is looking for a script file that was previously associated with that drive.

Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check Startup Programs: The error might be caused by a program that is set to run at startup. You can check your startup programs by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then navigate to the "Startup" tab. Disable any unnecessary programs that might be trying to access the missing script file.
2. Reinstall the Application: If you know which application is trying to access the script file, try uninstalling and then reinstalling that application. This can help reset any incorrect file paths.
3. Check for Missing Files: If you have a backup of the files that were on your USB drive, check to see if the missing script file is included in that backup. If you find it, you can copy it back to the appropriate location.
4. Modify Registry Settings: If you are comfortable with it, you can check the Windows Registry for any references to the "D:" drive. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and hit Enter. Be cautious when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can cause system issues. Look for entries that reference the missing script file and update them to point to the correct drive.
5. Use System Restore: If the issue started after the Windows 11 update, consider using System Restore to revert your system to a point before the update. This can often resolve issues caused by recent changes.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, further investigation may be required to identify the specific application or process that is causing the error.

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References:

• Set up a Dev Drive on Windows 11
• Dev Drive FAQs