Maintenance.vbs Windows Script Host Error

Question

I am on a Windows 10 system. For approximately 2-3 months now I have been receiving a Windows Script Host error when booting the system.  It occurs The error says "Can not find script file C:\WINDOWS\system32\Maintenance.vbs" How do I resolve this?

Answer 1

Hi Alexande

The solution is to basically recreate that file and put an exit script into it

Right click your Desktop and choose New - Text Document

Put this text in that file:

Wscript.Quit

Then click File - Save As

At the bottom of the save as dialog, set save as type to *.*

Save the files as Maintenance.vbs

Note you must enter the vbs file extension yourself

Open Windows File Explorer

Navigate to:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\

Copy that file from your Desktop into that folder

Restart your PC

Answer 2

Try running these programs:

MBAM free: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/

Eset online scanner: http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/

Adwcleaner: https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/

If these do not fully remove the virus/malware then it will be wise to register with a malware removal site to receive dedicated malware removal instructions, an expert will remain with you throughout the process until confirmation that your PC is 100% clean.

Malwarebytes virus/malware removal forum:

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/forum/7-windows...

Bleeping computer malware/virus removal forum:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22...

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Answer 3

Hi,

My name is Angel. I am an Independent Advisor. Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow these steps:

1.  Restarting the computer,

2.  Putting the computer in safe mode then restarting it,

3.  Running SFC /scannow (This does not report any problems),

4. Running a powershell and inputting these commands:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Hope the information provided is useful. If the issue persists, reply here and we will be glad to help you.

Angel.