How to install or uninstall VBScript in Windows 11

Beginning with Windows 11, version 24H2 (2024 Update), VBScript was not a default install, and you will find that after installing the installation image on a new PC, it isn't installed. Now, options are to install or uninstall VBScript:.

Though a few sites in this modern world of computing use the scripting language known as VBScript, or Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition, it is fast becoming obsolete with the introduction of new languages and developments. If you still want to use it anyway, here's how you can enable it.

Methods of Installing and Uninstalling VBScript in Windows 11

There are two ways to install or uninstall VBScript on a Windows 11 computer:

Using Additional Features

Installation using PowerShell

You will require an admin account for this one.

1. Making the most of additional features

Press Win + I and open Settings for Windows.

Under System, click Optional Features.

You can uninstall VBScript by searching for it in the Optional feature window.

Just go through the same process the next time you want to install it. If needed, the system may reboot.

2. Installation Using PowerShell

Using the PowerShell or Command Prompt, enabling the option feature is rather easy. The following command installs or removes VBScript on a Windows computer.

To install, execute the following in the command line:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityVBScrip: {~~~​

To uninstall them, select "DISM /Online /Remove-Capability /Capability".VBScrip: {~~~​

Please execute the command with administrative rights.

We hope that with these steps, you will be able to install or uninstall VBScript on Windows 11. Until next time, and good luck.