Extensions that are Security Risks
 The information in this article applies to:
  • Everyone with a PC
  • other

 This Shows Extension that should NOT Run Automatically without you knowing what they May do.

 .HTA , .SHS , .VBS , .VBE , .JS , .JSE , .WSF , .WSH 

1. Run [MY Computer] or EXPLORER
2. Click on [TOOLS] DropDown Menu
3. Click on [FOLDER OPTIONS] to open Tab Dialog Box
4. Pick [FILE TYPES] Tab
5. Choose One of These File types .HTA , .SHS , .VBS , .VBE , .JS , .JSE , .WSF , .WSH
6. Click [ADVANCED] Button
7. Choose the BOLD text also Names as the Defaut Action for extension
8. Click [EDIT] Button
9. Under the Name (Applicate used to proform action) replace contents with C:\Windows\Notepad.exe "%1" %*
10. Repeat with all Named Extensions Above

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Keywords :  .HTA , .SHS , .VBS , .VBE , .JS , .JSE , .WSF , .WSH
Platform : WINDOWS


Last Reviewed: June 1, 2004