"There is no script engine for file extension '.js'" message appears during installation
During a Microsoft Windows installation, if you
receive a message that reads There is no script engine for file
extension '.js'
, repair or reinstall the Windows Script Engine.
Symptoms
During installation, you receive a message that readsThere is no script engine for file extension '.js'.
Causes
The Microsoft Windows Script Engine is not installed or is not operational.Environment
Microsoft WindowsDiagnosing the problem
Open a command prompt window and enter the following command:cscript myfile1.js
where myfile1 is the name of a new file.
If you receive the following message,
there is a problem with the Windows Script
Engine installation:
Input Error: There is no script engine for file extension ".js".