Tips to open VBE file

Can't open the VBE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VBE files as well as a list of programs that support VBE files.

VBE file extension

File Name VBScript Encoded Script Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Executable Files

The VBE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VBE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VBE file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
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What is VBE file?

The file with the extension VBE is the Executable Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. Executable Files consists of 140 similar files. VBScript Encoded Script Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. The Microsoft CScript, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Studio programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft WScript program does not fulfill its role.

How to open VBE file?

The main problem with VBScript Encoded Script Format is that the VBE file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open VBE, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VBE file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft WScript

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft WScript is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft WScript in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file VBE with Microsoft WScript. Below you will find a list of applications that support VBE files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft WScript with VBE files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VBE file to open in the Microsoft WScript application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft WScript application as the default for handling the VBE file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft WScript to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft WScript with VBScript Encoded Script Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VBE file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to VBE files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VBE file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VBE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VBE file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VBE file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VBE files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the VBE file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the VBE file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.