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How to remove the association for Visual Basic Script files - Windows NT 4

VBS/LoveLetter and related viruses have to the have the association for the VBS extension to the Windows Scripting Host (WSH) to spread. If this association is removed, the you will not be able to execute VBScripts by double-clicking them any longer.

Please note that the Administrator user rights are required to do this change on Windows NT.

Follow the instructions given below o remove the VBS extension from the list of known types in Windows NT.

1. Open "My Computer"

2. Select "View/Options"

Folder options dialog

3. Find "VBScript Script File" from the "File Types" tab.

4. Select "Remove".

5. If you get a confirmation dialog, select "Yes".

Confirmation dialog

Now the VBS association is removed.