Download cscript.exe to Fix Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing cscript.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent cscript.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

cscript.exe file Microsoft Â® Console Based Script Host. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of cscript.exe related errors on your device. You can also download cscript.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download cscript.exe

4.1 List of cscript.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cscript.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Â® Console Based Script Host

Software
Program	Microsoft ® Windows Script Host
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Win32
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common cscript.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to cscript.exe file. cscript.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to cscript.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

cscript.exe is corrupted
cscript.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - cscript.exe
cscript.exe file error
cscript.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register cscript.exe file:
cscript.exe file could not be loaded
cscript.exe file doesn't exist

cscript.exe

Application could not be started because cscript.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to cscript.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing cscript.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix cscript.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

cscript.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with cscript.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to cscript.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of cscript.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to cscript.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the cscript.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the cscript.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the cscript.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace cscript.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace cscript.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded cscript.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of cscript.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your cscript.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows 10

File size 142848 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e28ea9678b234ca72c761c9ecb7355e6
	SHA1	a32b7eb21a1af72d6097705ea42e8d5169ad91ab
	SHA256	d124d1b4a53ddbd94ce49f083987e696137a669560fbf00bb730f231af522308
	CRC32	7eb43f6b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 131584 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3853171f1d9bc8bd3f3e679b0125740d
	SHA1	12cd1b60b7cefe686a9a53a17b9e063466010a98
	SHA256	ad6e5a41a6f3ace6fa0128b0c8e77c473fca5aa9e2daaf55cf956ad22e63f45c
	CRC32	f799db37
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows 8

File size 115712 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3308769da6e47db3211489475c3252bf
	SHA1	c87f254616b1c12455baeaa430675e52edfcd4a1
	SHA256	2b45aac2951d579783382ce860e2fb5b8e7c76f79c20b3c03086c95f4313f61e
	CRC32	930abf46
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows 7

File size 156160 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	791af7743252d0cd10a30d61e5bc1f8e
	SHA1	70096a77e202cf9f30c064956f36d14bcbd8f7bb
	SHA256	e34910c8c4f2051b1b87f80e9b389dfe3583bb3e4da909bb2544f22c2d92cf15
	CRC32	845fe436
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows 7

File size 126976 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f36b7461fecdcf763fdefa3a3352cd45
	SHA1	d1b9ba6fd3aa56b96f5375136798fe9dfc927f72
	SHA256	bd7b57a9303f0156e0737e9768a70f841b222a3e07e1426ecccfffdf2737bfe9
	CRC32	99275913
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 135168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	63f2534e7e063b4f2054433597d7a1b9
	SHA1	978dbe9f9219f41b17b88cf681f4ba842f79250f
	SHA256	aeabe34d5167418d51c9e9be4de43e63e70ce19e1006d4ad7d86c2ed8f3b4468
	CRC32	9df33550
	Example file location	---

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 147968 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	fdd38054babf076aa91dd02a2f1501c0
	SHA1	9e6388afd7a08fa3596b714261af71854fce8a48
	SHA256	d3647943b325e37ffa602c474b097e80fd3835dca17d27f3a50d5a9bedb25f06
	CRC32	37fac8e8
	Example file location	---

Filename cscript.exe

System Windows XP

File size 139264 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3c080025710f409484862a4373dafae0
	SHA1	e1295ed82db58893993f00f804ca3df5b75ee327
	SHA256	47a5b8121ffe5fb1a3b6c38ab37b77f46909ec47cfc1674e268124ff62450e98
	CRC32	b1006f47
	Example file location	---