Tweak It and Freak It: A Killer Guide to Making Windows Run Your Way

CHAPTER 37 Running Scripts

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding Windows Script Host

• Introducing Script Files

• Running Script Files Directly

• Using WScript for Windows-Based Scripts

• Using CScript for Command-Line Scripts

• Script Properties and .wsh Files

You’ve seen throughout this book that tweaking Windows involves making changes to object properties, program options, Registry settings, group policies, and other under-the-hood adjustments. It’s surprising how often a simple change—such as checking or unchecking a check box or activating an option button—can make a major difference (hopefully for the better!) in how Windows works.

However, there are lots of Windows tweaks where these more straightforward adjustments aren’t enough. Instead, ...