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Installing Datastage Client on Windows 7 fails with error 'Microsoft Script Engine must be working correctly'

Troubleshooting


Problem

When trying to install Datastage v8.7 on Windows 7, the following error occurs: Microsoft Script Engine must be working correctly.

Diagnosing The Problem

Using a text editor, create the following script:

  1. Input the following lines:
    WSH.Echo("Hello World");
    WSH.Quit( );
  2. Save the file as Hello.js
  3. Run the script at the command prompt as the Administrator user:

    Hello.js

If the error shown is: Loading script C:\temp\hello.js failed (Access is denied)
This shows that an antivirus software is preventing a script from being written to the temp directory.

Resolving The Problem

To resolve the issue:

  • Check the Event Viewer:
    • Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Application
    • In the details pane, check for warnings or errors and double click to view the information
  • Check if an antivirus software is running and preventing a script from being written to the temp directory.
    • If the antivirus software is preventing a script to write to the temp directory, disable the antivirus software during the DataStage client install. The antivirus software can be enabled after the install is completed

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

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