WSH is installed if you choose a standard installation of the operating system, or if you install Internet Explorer 5, or if you download WSH from Microsoft.

To disable WSH, preventing scripts from being run:

1. From the Windows taskbar, select Start|Settings|Control Panel.
2. In the 'Control Panel' screen, double-click the 'Add/Remove programs' icon.
3. In the 'Add/Remove Programs' window, open the 'Windows Setup' tabbed page. Select 'Accessories' and double-click.
4. In the 'Accessories' list, find 'Windows Scripting Host'.
5. Click on the check-box by 'Windows Scripting Host' to deselect it.
6. Click OK to return to 'Add/Remove Programs' window. Then click on 'OK'.