Are you getting a Microsoft VBScript runtime error?
Here’s an example location of the script: “C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\newcpscript.vbs”.
The error can be “Permission denied”, “Object required”, or “Invalid procedure call or argument”.
It can happen due to syntax errors, variable reference problems, or incorrect function usage.
It can also happen due to incorrect scripting practices, outdated software, security restrictions, and more.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Microsoft VBScript runtime error on Windows (e.g., 800A01A8, 800a000d).
How to fix Microsoft VBScript Runtime Error
To fix the Microsoft VBScript Runtime Error, you need to download the Autoruns program, run the .exe file, search for “vbs”, and delete all entries that are highlighted in red.
Lastly, you need to open the command prompt, type “sfc /scannow”, and restart your computer.
Here’s how to do this:
- Go to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns and download the Autoruns and Autorunsc program.
- Right-click the Autoruns.zip file, select “Extract All…”, and select “Extract”.
- Right click the “Autoruns64.exe” file and select “Run as administrator” and wait for the scan to complete.
- Search for “vbs” in the search bar.
- Right-click and delete all entries that are highlighted in red and close the program once you’re done.
- Search for “cmd” using the Windows search bar, right-click, and select “Run as administrator”.
- Type “sfc /scannow”, press enter, and wait for the scan to complete.
- Restart your computer to fix the error.
Note: Make sure to run the Autoruns.exe file and the command prompt as an administrator.
After you’ve restarted your computer, the error should be fixed.
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