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How do i restore wscript.exe?

Whenever I boot into my system I keep getting the error message that wscript.exe is corrupt. Please run chkdsk. Once I run chkdsk it does not fix the problem, and I ran chkdsk multiple times.

Is there any way I can restore this executable?

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  • MLM
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Try running a SFC to see if it fixes your problem.

    One of the major culprits in missing or corrupt operating system files is running a registry cleaner or optimizer. They can flag important shared files for deletion or cleanup. Another cause is malware.

    If you computer comes up clean after running your resident security products, you may want to consider running a System File Checker (SFC). This can be run in Safe

    Mode should you prefer. To get into Safe Mode either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. To run SFC, close all applications such as Office, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:

    - Start

    - Run

    - Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the " / ")

    What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or replace critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system installation disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have file corruption or something missing. Insert the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.

    Don't surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.

    NOTE: Before running any registry cleaner or editing the registry, always ensure you back it up first. If the registry cleaner you are using doesn't have that function, you can do it manually. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Wscript.exe Corrupt File

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try:

    Start>Run>sfc /scannow

    It's the System File Checker. It will check for & replace any missing/corrupt system files.

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    1 decade ago

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