First steps in vb scripting for windows / DOS

Posted by : admin On : May 23, 2006

Problem

Starting out with a new series of tips, getting started with vb scripting. Microsoft have an excellent guide on the site, which I’ve link at the bottom of this post.

Solution

Below is the typical ‘hello world’ script

Example

C:\Documents and Settings\Admin > copy con test.vbs
Wscript.echo "Hello World."
^Z
1 file(s) copied.C:\Documents and Settings\Admin > cscript test.vbs
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.6
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation 1996-2001. All rights reserved.Hello World.