since 2000
Opening a WSH File
The WSH file type is primarily associated with Windows Script Host Settings File.
What is a WSH file?
WSH files mostly belong to Windows Script Host Settings File. Note: This file type can become infected and should be carefully scanned if someone sends you a file with this extension.
How can I open a WSH file?
You need a suitable software like Windows Script Host Settings File to open a WSH file. You need a suitable software like Windows Script Host Settings File to open a WSH file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WSH file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WSH file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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.WSH File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do
WSH files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.
- Identify the Source: If received from an IT administrator deploying scripts or an automated Windows workflow, it is likely a Windows Script Host Settings File.
- Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes.
- Readable text starting with
[ScriptFile]implies standard Windows script settings. - "PK" or unreadable binary suggests a renamed zip archive.
- Readable text starting with
- Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Microsoft Windows Script Host or Notepad, and ask the sender if uncertain.
- Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.
Technical Data for WSH File Extension
Program ID:
WSHFile
Related files:
The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Script Host Settings File, AppName: Microsoft (r) Console Based Script Host
EXEFile: CScript.exe
EXEFile: CScript.exe
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Script Host Settings File, AppName: Microsoft (r) Windows Based Script Host
EXEFile: WScript.exe
EXEFile: WScript.exe
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Script Host Settings File, AppName: PavScrip
EXEFile: PavScrip.exe
EXEFile: PavScrip.exe
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Script Host Settings File, AppName: pvbshook
EXEFile: pvbshook.exe
EXEFile: pvbshook.exe
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Script Host Settings File, AppName: Windows Based Scripting Host
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Scripting Host Settings File, AppName: Microsoft (r) Windows Based Script Host
ProgramID: WSHFile, FileType: Windows Scripting Host Settings File, AppName: Windows Based Scripting Host
EXEFile: WScript.exe
EXEFile: WScript.exe
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AnalogX\Script Defender\sdefend.exe %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AnalogX\Script Defender\sdefend.exe %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAT~1\PavScrip.exe %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAT~1\PavScrip.exe %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\System32\WScript.exe %1 %*
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\System32\WScript.exe %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAP~1\pavscrip.exe %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAP~1\pavscrip.exe %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavscrip.exe %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Panda Software\Panda Antivirus Platinum\pavscrip.exe %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAA~1\PavScrip.exe %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAA~1\PavScrip.exe %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Security\PANDAS~1\PANDAT~1\PAVSCRIP.EXE %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Security\PANDAS~1\PANDAT~1\PAVSCRIP.EXE %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAT~2\PAVSCRIP.EXE %1 %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAT~2\PAVSCRIP.EXE %1 %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: pavscrip.exe %*
EXEFile: pavscrip.exe %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAI~1\PavScrip.exe %*
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PANDAS~1\PANDAI~1\PavScrip.exe %*
ProgramID: WSHFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\SysWow64\WScript.exe %*
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\SysWow64\WScript.exe %*
a wsh Windows Script Host Settings file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with WSH files
- Associate the WSH file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open Windows Script Host Settings files. Because only the current version supports the latest WSH file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Windows Script Host Settings File update.
- To make sure that your WSH file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .WSH file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.