Get help with standalone scripts written in VBScript (Visual Basic Scripting Edition) for use in the Windows Script Host environment. All general VBS questions belong here.

Get help with standalone scripts written in Microsoft JScript for use in the Windows Script Host environment. All general JScript questions belong here.

The Windows Script Host environment support many third-party scripting engines that allow you to write WSH scripts using Python, Perl, Ruby, Object Rexx, and more. All WSH questions that use alternative languages belong here.

The Windows Management Instrumentation (or WMI) provides a scriptable interface for managing PCs and servers both locally and remotely. All WMI related questions should be here.

Active Directory Services Interfaces (or ADSI) provides a scriptable Active Directory interface with a variety of network services for managing Active Directory, users, and groups. All ADSI scripts (LDAP) belong here.

HTML Applications (or HTAs) are standalone applications with a Dynamic HTML interface. These scripted applications are powered by Internet Explorer.

Formerly codenamed Monad, Powershell is the next evolution in Windows Scripting Technologies that was first introduced in Windows Vista. Powershell is an interactive command-line and task-based scripting technology that enables administrators to more easily control system administration and accelerate automation. Powershell is available as an add-on for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

NT Batch is a simple scripting technology that allows a series of commands to be executed in succession by the command interpreter. While still used by many, NT Batch has been widely replaced by more powerful modern scripting technologies such as the Windows Script Host.

The predecessor for NT Batch, DOS Batch was the primary scripting solution used on pre-NT Windows systems.

This forum discusses the development of Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets, Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets, Windows Live Gadgets, and SideShow Gadgets.

Get help with applications and web pages written in Classic ASP (VBScript).

Questions about web applications using ASP.Net technology written in VB.Net or C#.

This is the place for questions about VBScript when used specifically as a client-side script in web pages.

This is the place for questions about Jscript when used specifically as a client-side script in web pages.

JavaScript is by far the most popular client-side scripting solution with the widest support by the major browsers. Topics range simple JavaScript or more complex uses such as AJAX. This is also the place for discussions and support for the many different popular JavaScript frameworks.

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are an integral part of web site development. They allow you to add style to your web pages. This is the place to ask for help with CSS issues, CSS bugs, and workarounds. Questions about using popular CSS frameworks also belong here.

PHP is a staple for many web developers. Whether you're designing simple dynamic pages or full-scale web applications, PHP provides a powerful programming solution. Please remember to post what version of PHP you are using.

This is the place for questions concerning general web site administration and techniques. Topics also cover questions specific to Internet Information Services (IIS) and Apache, such as .htaccess help.

This forum deals with database development primarily using Sql Server or MySql. Topics should include database discussions, query help, database structure and design, as well as relational database design. All questions concerning the use of Access Databases (MDB) should be in the Microsoft Access forum.

This forum provides support for Microsoft Word. All general questions belong here as well as questions about Word macros written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

This forum provides support for Microsoft Excel. All general questions belong here as well as questions about Excel macros written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

This forum provides support for Microsoft Access. All general questions belong here as well as questions about Access macros written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

This forum provides support for all other Microsoft Office products.

All issues relating to the use and administration of Windows XP including questions, tip and tricks, customizations, and more. Please remember to post your OS version number and Service Pack level.

All issues relating to the use and administration of Windows Vista including questions, tip and tricks, customizations, and more. Please remember to post your OS version number and Service Pack level.

All issues relating to the use and administration of Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 including questions, tip and tricks, customizations, and more. Please remember to post your OS version number and Service Pack level.

All issues relating to the use and administration of Windows 7 including questions, tip and tricks, customizations, and more. Please remember to post your release version.

All issues relating to the use and administration of Windows 2000 and Windows NT including questions, tip and tricks, customizations, and more. Please remember to post your OS version number and Service Pack level.

This forum addresses all PC boot issues including BIOS problems, CMOS errors, Blue Screen of Death (BSOD or BugCheck), and file system problems. This is also the place to discuss the use of bootable utilities such as the Recovery Console and Bootable CDs. Please remember to post your OS version and file type.

This forum discusses the removal of viruses, spyware, and other malware in all versions of Windows. This forums also discusses the use of any malware removal tools. You may also post removal instructions and tutorials.

This forums discusses all issues relating to Internet Explorer. (That ought to fill an entire forum!)

This forums discussion all registry related issues including registry hacks, backup issues, and remote registry administration. Please remember to back up your registry before making any changes! It's also highly recommended that you enable System Restore.

This forum discusses all networking related issues including network management, connection issues, asset sharing, and internet connection problems.

Questions about Windows security, firewalls, and other prevention measures should be here. User account and group security questions also belong here along with discussions about implementing security through the use of Local Security Policies (secpol.msc) or Group Polices (gpedit.msc).

This forum discusses all other software management issues as well as specific software titles that do not ship with Microsoft Windows.

This forum discusses disaster planning and recovery methods. These include file and system backups and data recovery.

If you have written an application or code snippet that you would like to share, the Code Bank is the place to post. This is a software repository. Please specify usage terms of your release and provide support in the same thread.

It's time to step away from work and take a coffee break. This forum houses all non-technical discussions, friendly conversations, current events discussions, and whatever else may be on your mind. Stop in and chat.

An aggregated list of all articles posted by the Windows Guru in his Ask The Guru blog.

An aggregated list of all of the Windows Guru's articles published by Developer Shed (a part of Ziff Davis Enterprises).

This forum houses all of the forum rules. It's a good idea to check back periodically for changes.

Need help using any of this forum's features? Here's the place to ask.

The Windows Scripting Forums are always open your suggestions and feedback. Want to see a new feature or suggest changes? Want to pat someone on the back? This is the place. Please do not post specific issues. Those belong in the Help and Support forum.