File Extension Database

Open VBS File

The VBS file format and extension was developed by Microsoft Corporation, with a dual purpose.

On the one hand, the VBS file serves as an executable file format, and also, it is a script file of the Visual Basic language.

In most cases, these VBS files are categorized as source code and program files for Windows PC.

When the VBS file is a script, it contains lines of code in the Visual Basic programming language and may be associated with other programs, as well as the Visual Studio IDE.

One of the advantages is that these VBS files are encoded in plain text format.

VBS and malicious programs

It is recommended to be careful when opening VBS files, especially when these VBS files are sent as email attachments by unknown sources, as they might contain malicious code and Trojans.

Creating and Opening a VBS file

These VBS files can be opened as executable files on a Windows PC.

However, standard text editing applications like Notepad and Notepad++ can also be used to view and edit the content of these VBS files.

A VBS file can also be created and edited using Microsoft Visual Studio.

Software to open and work with a VBS file

Microsoft Visual Studio

Typical VBS application file locations:

%SystemRoot%\System32\WScript.exe "%1" %*
"C:\Windows\System32\WScript.exe" "%1" %*

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VBSFile

How Can I Open VBS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open VBS file is to find a VBS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VBS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open VBS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as VBS file opener then try to search online for "VBS viewer", "application to open VBS file" or "open VBS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open VBS file

How Can I Open VBS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a VBS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a VBS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with VBS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as VBS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open VBS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open VBS file then try to search for "VBS viewer", "application to open VBS file" or "read VBS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read VBS file

How Can I Open VBS File on Android

If you downloaded a VBS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded VBS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "VBS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "VBS viewer", "VBS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open VBS File on iPhone or iPad

To open VBS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the VBS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "VBS". This way you can find apps which can open VBS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "VBS viewer" or "VBS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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