This is to prevent Visual Basic script viruses like VBS_LoveLetter from running, so that they cannot activate, spread or cause damage to files.  A typical PC does not need Windows Scripting Host (WSH) to function normally. You can always change your mind later and reinstall WSH by repeating these steps and re-selecting "Window Scripting Host" checkbox.

WSH is installed by default when you install Windows 98 or Internet Explorer 5. To prevent scripts (or .VBS files) from running:

1. the Control Panel by selecting "Start", "Settings" and then "Control Panel".
2. Double click on "Add/Remove Programs"
3. Select the "Windows Setup" tab

4. Double-click on "Accessories"
5. Unmark the "Windows Scripting Host"
6. Click the "OK" button

Windows 95 systems do not come with the Windows Scripting Host. However, the WSH is installed automatically when you install Internet Explorer 5 or above. To disable scripts (with the extension, .VBS) from running on Windows 95 systems:

1. Start "Windows Explorer"
   (To do this, select "Start", "Programs" and then "Windows Explorer".  Please note, this is not the same as Internet Explorer.)
2. Select "View" then select "Option"
3. Select the "File Types" tab
4. Search and select "VBScript Script File"
5. Click "Delete" and then confirm the removal by selecting "Yes"

The Windows Scripting Host is installed by default on Windows 2000 systems.

To disable scripts (with the extension .VBS) from running on Windows 2000 systems:

1. Start Windows Explorer
2. Select "Tools" then "Folder Options"

3. Select the "File Types" tab
4. Search and Select "VBScript Script File"
5. Click "Delete" and then confirm the removal by selecting "Yes"

Windows NT 4 systems do not come with the Windows Scripting Host. However, the WSH is installed automatically when you install Internet Explorer 5 or above.

To disable scripts (with the extension .vbs) from running on Windows NT 4 systems:

1. Log on with Administrator’s right
2. Start Windows Explorer
3. Select "View" and then "Options"
4. Select the "File Types" tab
5. Search and Select "VBScript File"
6. Click "Remove" and then confirm the removal by selecting "Yes"