Windows Script Host

The WSH enables you to use scripting languages to directly access the
Windows shell, automate operations within Windows and generally customize
the Windows environment to your individual or corporate needs.

Two programming languages, VBScript and JScript are supported by the WSH.
Since these are scripting languages it is not necessary to have the full VB
or Java environment. Scripts can be created using a simple text editor like
Windows Notepad.

This book not only shows you how to use the Windows Scripting Host itself,
but also teaches how to program in VBScript and JScript. Related topics are
also covered, for example, how to access other automation objects from the
WSH and how to extend the WSH features with your own ActiveX components.
Also, there is a complete reference to the WSH object model. In short, this
book will show you everything you need to know to start applying the Windows
Scripting Host and how to customize it to your needs.

Table of contents

1. What is the Windows Script Host?

2. Windows Script Host Basics

3. The WSH Root Object

4. The WSH Object Model

5. What's New in WSH 2.0

6. Accessing the Windows File System

7. Writing Reusable WSH code

8. Dialog Boxes and the User Interface

9. A WSH Component Gallery

10. Windows Script Host Tidbits

A. VBScript Reference

B. JScript Reference