Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses
Microsoft is asking organizations that rely on the Slmgr.vbs tool to switch to PowerShell, as the old script will soon stop working along with the rest of the VBScript language. Companies that use the script to manage Windows activation should act soon, as Microsoft is likely to accelerate VBScript deprecation... Read Entire Article
Microsoft has warned businesses that deprecating Visual Basic Script (VBScript) may disrupt Windows activation processes. The company announced the end of VBScript's lifespan in Windows a few years ago, urging organizations to transition to modern scripting systems. Windows activation management relies heavily on the Slmgr.vbs tool, which is a Visual Basic Script included in Windows for command-line activation of the OS.
Slmgr.vbs can perform tasks like installing product keys, activating Windows, and checking activation status. As VBScript approaches its demise, Microsoft advises organizations using Slmgr.vbs to migrate to PowerShell, specifically the OSLicense module, which offers similar automation features. While Slmgr.vbs will be available as a Feature on Demand (FOD) in upcoming Windows releases, its automatic inclusion will eventually be discontinued, leaving organizations without a reliable method for managing Windows activations.
Microsoft recommends that affected businesses review their IT automation procedures to smoothly transition from VBScript to PowerShell before the language is completely phased out.
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