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Microsoft Axing VBScript in Favor of JavaScript/PowerShell: Here's the Timeline
Microsoft is deprecating VBScript in favor of modern scripting languages like JavaScript and PowerShell. This phased process, ending after 2027, gradually removes VBScript as a system component. The first phase retains VBScript for compatibility, while later phases require optional installation until it is entirely removed from future Windows versions. Microsoft encourages developers to migrate to PowerShell for automation tasks or JavaScript for web compatibility.
Microsoft is planning a phased deprecation of VBScript in Windows, aiming for full removal by 2027. Initially, VBScript will be retained for compatibility, but it will gradually become an optional feature before being removed entirely. This shift encourages developers to migrate from VBScript to more widely supported, secure languages, such as PowerShell for automation tasks and JavaScript for web applications.
Microsoft's move underscores its commitment to modern, maintainable languages that better meet today’s security and cross-platform needs, especially with VBScript’s limited use outside legacy systems. The timeline provides organizations with lead time to transition their codebases smoothly.
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