VBScripts in Vista

I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation
fails. I tried calling tech support for my computer, but they didn't seem to
want to help (or else just didn't speak enough freakin' English to know what
I needed). I also have Real Arcade, and everytime I start it up I get a
"script error" message. I assume that is related, but I don't know enough to
know.

a few second googling find this:

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When I tried to install Quicktime on Vista Home Premium, the installation
wizard stalled at initiation with Error 2738.

This is because vbscript.dll is not registered.

I found this post on another site for registering vbscript.dll (the Apple
suggested method did not work for me error 0x80004005 presumably because
administrative power is not invoked first):

Hi, found the problem. Vista for some reason dosnt register VBScript. What
you have to do is first of all find where vbscript.dll is, mine was in
C:\Windows\System32, but I think it changes dependant on your version. Next
you need to go to start -> accessories and the right click on command prompt
and click "run as administrator", next type "cd C:\Windows\System32"
(replace the dir if its differnt for you) and then type "regsvr32
vbscript.dll". It should then confirm that vbscript has been registered and
everything should work. This will fix a few installs, i found the same
problem with itunes as well.


Running Quicktime install works fine after this.

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"antique1959" <> wrote in message
news:8A04F530-F5D5-4DED-B359-...
>I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
> VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation
> fails. I tried calling tech support for my computer, but they didn't seem
> to
> want to help (or else just didn't speak enough freakin' English to know
> what
> I needed). I also have Real Arcade, and everytime I start it up I get a
> "script error" message. I assume that is related, but I don't know enough
> to
> know.

"antique1959" <> wrote ...
>I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
> VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation

It sounds like you're seeing this problem:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304405

Open an elevated Command Prompt to register the module vbscript.dll. To open an elevated Command Prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

Type the following in the Command Prompt window:

regsvr32 vbscript.dll

Press ENTER

More information:

Error "VBScript is not installed" when installing iTunes in a Windows Vista computer:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/174/1/

iTunes and QuickTime for Windows cannot be installed without Visual Basic Script (VBScript):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304405



--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"antique1959" <> wrote in message news:8A04F530-F5D5-4DED-B359-...
I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation
fails. I tried calling tech support for my computer, but they didn't seem to
want to help (or else just didn't speak enough freakin' English to know what
I needed). I also have Real Arcade, and everytime I start it up I get a
"script error" message. I assume that is related, but I don't know enough to
know.

From a thread(s) in another forum.

Note this is for the 32 bit version of Vista

1) Go to your command prompt and run it as an administrator.

Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt
right-click and select "Run as Administrator"

2) The command line should read

c:\Windows\System32>

3) Type the following

regsvr32 vbscript.dll

4) You should see a messagebox come up verifying that you have registered the vbscript.dll

"DllRegisterServer in vbscript.dll succeeded"

5) Click Ok

6) Now right-click on the iTunes installer icon on your desktop (or wherever you saved the downloaded file) and select "run as administrator".



"antique1959" <> wrote in message news:8A04F530-F5D5-4DED-B359-...
:I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
: VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation
: fails. I tried calling tech support for my computer, but they didn't seem to
: want to help (or else just didn't speak enough freakin' English to know what
: I needed). I also have Real Arcade, and everytime I start it up I get a
: "script error" message. I assume that is related, but I don't know enough to
: know.

http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/174/1/

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP Windows Shell/User

"antique1959" <> wrote in message
news:8A04F530-F5D5-4DED-B359-...
>I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
> VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation
> fails. I tried calling tech support for my computer, but they didn't seem
> to
> want to help (or else just didn't speak enough freakin' English to know
> what
> I needed). I also have Real Arcade, and everytime I start it up I get a
> "script error" message. I assume that is related, but I don't know enough
> to
> know.

Unless its a 64 bit machine, then the command should read
regsvr32 %systemroot%\SysWOW64\vbscript.dll


"Jane C" <> wrote in message news:F230F02D-B03A-4F7F-9477-...
: http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/174/1/
:
: --
: Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
: Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
: MVP Windows Shell/User
:
: "antique1959" <> wrote in message
: news:8A04F530-F5D5-4DED-B359-...
: >I have Vista. I am trying to install I-Tunes. It tells me that I need
: > VBScripts installed in order for I-Tunes to install, and the installation
: > fails. I tried calling tech support for my computer, but they didn't seem
: > to
: > want to help (or else just didn't speak enough freakin' English to know
: > what
: > I needed). I also have Real Arcade, and everytime I start it up I get a
: > "script error" message. I assume that is related, but I don't know enough
: > to
: > know.
: