VBE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .vbe
Full Name VBScript Encoded Script File
File Type Script File
Developed By Microsoft
MIME Type text/vbscript
Encoding Encoded Script
Encryption Yes, Script Encoding
Main Purpose To hide the script’s source code
Usability Can be executed on Windows-based systems
Execution Environment Windows Script Host (WSH)
Scripting Language VBScript
Can Be Edited No, unless decoded
Default Editor Not applicable (Encoded)
Associated Applications Any script encoder/decoder, Text Editors after decoding
Security Risk May contain malicious code
Conversion Can be decoded back to .vbs for editing
Primary Use Automating tasks in a Windows environment
Accessibility Needs decoding to view or modify contents
Common Tools Microsoft Script Encoder, Various online decoders
Protection Obfuscates VBScript to protect source code
Advantages Protects intellectual property; reduces script tampering
Disadvantages Potential vector for viruses; harder to debug or modify