How to fix or remove this "Windows Script Host" issue?

Question

I started getting this message every time I load up my PC, I got a WSH error code 800700E1. I tried looking it up in Microsoft Community and found something similar that said to delete the Run.vbs file and restart.

I did, and I got the 2nd alert that says Run.vbs can't be found. And trying to look this error up comes up with other Community threads that don't pertain to what my issue is. Please help.

Answer 1

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

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

https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autorun...

When the file downloads, unzip it.

Run Autoruns64 as Administrator

In the Filter Box at the top of Autoruns, type this: vbs

If that search finds a yellow or red entry listing that Run.vbs file, right click ad delete it, then restart your PC to apply the change.

Answer 2

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

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

https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autorun...

When the file downloads, unzip it.

Run Autoruns64 as Administrator

In the Filter Box at the top of Autoruns, type this: vbs

If that search finds a yellow or red entry listing that Run.vbs file, right click ad delete it, then restart your PC to apply the change.

hi dave there is no vbs file but still shows

Answer 3

Open Autoruns again.

1

Select the Logon tab at the top.

Please provide a screenshot of all entries on that tab.

2

Select the Scheduled Tasks tab at the top.

Please provide a screenshot of all entries on that tab.

Answer 4

Right click the start button and select Windows Powershell (Admin).

Copy and paste in the following command then press enter.

Unregister-ScheduledTask 'Window Update' -Confirm:$False

If no error is thrown, then the task that triggers the run.vbs error has been removed.

You can also delete the C:\Users\alexk\appdata\local\updates folder.