Can I install Windows Script 5.6 in Windows Vista?
- By Ramesh Srinivasan
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Question
I had a problem loading a HP compatibility file for Windows Vista, for my new scanner. The HP Technical person suggested I download Windows Script 5.6 because of the installer error code 2738. The instruction stated to go to Microsoft and download this file for your computer. There is not a Script 5.6 for Vista, but only for XP, 2000, 98 and the like. Will downloading the file for XP cause any problems for Vista?
Answer
Windows Vista already includes the latest scripting engine (version 5.7), so you do not need to install Windows Script 5.6 in Windows Vista. The Windows Installer error 2738 occurs if the module vbscript.dll is not registered in the system. To fix the problem, use these steps:
Open an elevated Command Prompt. To do so, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator. Type the following command and press ENTER.
regsvr32 vbscript.dll
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5 Responses to "Can I install Windows Script 5.6 in Windows Vista?" 
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said this on 21 Nov 2007 4:23:50 AM PDT
Thanks alot.... very helpfull, worked like a charm.
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said this on 12 Jan 2008 7:11:33 PM PDT
Worked beautifully, thanks so much.
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said this on 31 Aug 2008 1:11:23 PM PDT
Wow all my stresses gone in a flash with this answer.Thank You Soooo much. This worked wonderfully.
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said this on 06 Oct 2008 5:59:18 PM PDT
Well, I should of look this up first, however I tried to install windows script 5.6 and i overwrited the already installed verison, and now I cant perfom this part. How can i retrieve the windows script 5.6 which was aleady on here..
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said this on 22 Oct 2008 10:38:38 AM PDT
@Annette: WSH 5.6 wouldn't install in Windows Vista. If you want to be sure, simply check the file version for WScript.exe or CScript.exe. They should be 5.7.
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