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VBS Script executing whenever im idle

Anonymous
2022-08-20T13:17:13+00:00

Something went by my antivirus and is executing a VBS script every time I turn my PC to sleep mode. I deleted the vbs script that's executing it but then there's another VBS script trying to execute it and I cant find it. How do I find this VBS script?

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DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2022-08-20T14:19:07+00:00

It can sometimes be very hard to locate the script that is executing without a screenshot to provide some more clues.

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

In the filter box in Autoruns type this vbs

Are there any entries found from that search?

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-08-20T14:13:00+00:00

    It seems i have found it. It is called "DriverUpdate" and the image path states the error message that I saw.

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  2. DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-08-20T14:08:02+00:00

    Hi ShamefulHarp590,

    It can sometimes be very hard to locate the script that is executing without a screenshot to provide some more clues.

    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 in Autoruns type this vbs

    Are there any entries found from that search?

    Was this answer helpful?

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-20T14:04:36+00:00

    I've been trying to get a screenshot of it, but I cant. I can definitely tell its a VBS script though, Im just trying to get the location of the VBS script.

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  4. DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-08-20T13:52:40+00:00

    Hi ShamefulHarp590,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Can you please provide a screenshot of what you are seeing on your screen indicating that a script is executing,

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