>>Hilmar,
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>>In some instances, there isn't a choice. The WSH is an integral part of Win2K and above (including XP Home). Further, some versions of IE install it. So then the only choice is between current and out-dated technology.
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>>I think that the approach I take is the safest and sanest. If I get an email from someone with an attachment that I'm not expecting, it goes straight to the bit-bucket. It doesn't matter who the person is or if I know them or not. I've done this to both my wife and daughter. I've battled with viruses on friends computers that got there because they launched an attachment from a friend or relative.

Hilmar,

>What you say does make lots of sense. But please clarify one point, for completeness sake. You say it is "an integral part...". My question now is: can it, or can't it, be disabled on purpose?

First, there is no option to install it or uninstall it. Second, the actual program that runs a script file is in the System32 directory and is protected by the OS.

Now, I'm not saying, "No it can't be disabled on purpose". I'd never make an absolute statement like that. However, given the above, if it could be done, it'd be extremely difficult to do.

>Note that I am not suggesting that it is a good idea to do so - I just want to have this detail clear.

Understood.