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This page will get you started writing VBScripts.  I will explain how to create, then and test a simple script.  All you need is notepad.  As you work through the example, see how you manipulate the Object (network) with the Method (Echo).Sample VBScript

The purpose of this script is to echo the name of the User who is logged-on.  Also VBScript will display the 'hostname' of the Computer where the script is run.

Instructions to Create Your VBscript:

1. Pre-requisites.  You need a domain controller for this script to work.
   If you have no domain controller try this script.
2. Copy and paste the script below into notepad.
3. Save the file with .vbs extension e.g. MyInfo.vbs
4. Double click and observe the message box

Learning Points

Note 1: VBCrLf is needed to force a carriage return in your script.

Note 2: Underscore(_) is necessary because my script will not fit on one line.  ( The _ is not an error on your screen!)

Testing:

Double click the .vbs file to test your script.  VBScript will work on Windows 2003, XP and later client machines.

Bonus Sample 2

Stage 2)  Let us ask the script to display the domain, naturally you must be logged to a domain for this part to work!

Instructions:

1. Pre-requisites.  You need a domain controller for this script to work.
2. Copy and paste the script below into notepad.
3. Save the file with .vbs extension e.g. MyDomain.vbs
4. Double click and observe the message box
5. Add to your first script:  & "Domain = " & WshNetwork.UserDomain
   Check the script below to see the extra:  & vbCrLF _  on the line above.

Two ways to run your scripts.

• Double-click the icon of the script. Useful for testing (I expect you have done this already.)
• From the command line, type the name of the script.  This is what will happen at logon.

Assign the script to your users

• Through Group Policies - Guy recommends this method.
• Old way through User Profile.

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Another Very Simple Script

Here is a sample script to check your computer's version of WSH.

Now let us see practical examples VBScript put to work:

• Mapping Home Drive
• Mapping Printers

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