JSE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .jse
Full Name JScript Encoded Script File
MIME Type application/octet-stream
File Type Encoded Script
Developed by Microsoft
Encryption Yes
File Format Binary
Functionality Contains encoded script written in JScript
Purpose Protect the source code by encoding
Security Risk High (potential use for malicious scripts)
Execution Can be executed on Windows platform with appropriate scripting host
Encoding Tool Microsoft Script Encoder
Decoding Requires specific tools or scripts for decoding
Compatibility Windows Operating System
Usage Often used in automation, administrative tasks, and sometimes malicious activities
Alternative Encryption Can also be encrypted using third-party tools for additional security
Script Language JScript (JavaScript variant by Microsoft)
Direct Execution Executable by double-clicking if associated correctly
File Association Associated with Microsoft Windows Script Host