Since the release of Windows 98, the Windows Script Host (WSH) has become increasingly popular as a tool for automating routine PC tasks to save time and effort. But finding resources for learning how to script with WSH has been a challenge -- until now. "Microsoft Windows Script Host 2.0 Developer's Guide" is the complete guide to automating routine Windows-based tasks by using Microsoft technologies. It covers all major features of Windows Script Host 2.0 and related topics, including how to access other automation objects and how to extend WSH features with custom ActiveX components.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but it is a Esposito's Book Look Alike & $20 More,
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This review is from: Microsoft Windows Script Host 2.0 Developer's Guide (Microsoft Programming Series) (Paperback)
It is a well organized book with topics cover everything you want to know about WSH scripting. I also bought "Windows Script Host Programmer's Reference" by Dino Esposito - Wrox Press a while ago. Born covers a few more topics such as the issues with the windows security and the new Win2K platform. And if you have Esposito's book, you don't need this one. Though I think Dino's book is 3.5 stars and this book is 4, I would spend the 20 bucks for 6 cups of cafe latte.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive, excellent for beginners and intermediate,
By Michel Gallant (Ottawa, ON CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Microsoft Windows Script Host 2.0 Developer's Guide (Microsoft Programming Series) (Paperback)
If you are new to WSH and scripting, or want a book that pulls it all together in a very well organized and comprehensive manner, this is for you! Abundant well thought out examples, in both JScript and VBScript with ample in depth explanations. I particularly like the authors consistent use of Object Oriented jargon associated with WSH. The File System I/O is thoroughly treated. Registry access via script is very clearly treated. The "Programming Techniques and Tips" section makes one thurst for the Authors forthcoming title "Advanced Development with ....". Layout of the book is attractive and effective.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you can only buy one book on WSH, this is the one...,
By Joel J. Garrett (Elkton, MD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Microsoft Windows Script Host 2.0 Developer's Guide (Microsoft Programming Series) (Paperback)
There are quite few titles out there now on Windows Script Host and I must say that out of all of the titles that I have seen, this one is the most balanced in terms of helping out newcomers to the technology, as well as seasoned, hard-core scripters coming from experience with other scripting environments to get "up and running" with WSH, using either VBScript or JScript. Development tools, such as editors, debuggers, etc. are also covered and the companion CD is one of the best collections of MS content (all the reference/Scripting SDK stuff on the MSDN Scripting site) as well as demo versions of some 3rd-party scripting tools, sample code from the book and even a .CHM full-text version of the book itself! The MS content and full-text e-Book have saved my bacon on more than one occasion when doing scripting work where I didn't have 'Net access and needed to look something up or install a tool/example/etc.The real shame here is that the follow-on title mentioned in this book was just recently cancelled by Microsoft Press!!! I know _I_ felt cheated! (I'd advance-ordered the book - it had an ISBN # and delivery date already assigned, for goodness' sake!) MS Press, wake up and resurrect this book's sequel! Please!
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wsf file, retrieving user input, lnk file, inline error handling, submitting arguments, regular expression object, shortcut file, following code sequence, browse for everything, event handling procedure, script terminates, input dialog box, script arguments, last user name, script host, shortcut object, printer mapping, ocx file, language engine, prompt method, reg file, script path, terminate script, parent script, ready value Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Internet Explorer, Option Explicit Dim, End Listing, Visual Basic, Born Using, Microsoft Windows Script Host, End Sub, Advanced Development, Control Panel, Microsoft Office, Registry Editor, Born Creating, Microsoft Press, Reg Write, Microsoft Script Debugger, Microsoft Word, Windows Editor, Windows Script Host Reference, Born Reading, Browse For Folder, Loop While, Select Case, Arguments Create, Born Listing, Case Else New!
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Throughout this book, you'll find samples that you can type in or load from the companion CD. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wsf file, retrieving user input, lnk file, inline error handling, submitting arguments, regular expression object, shortcut file, following code sequence, browse for everything, event handling procedure, script terminates, input dialog box, script arguments, last user name, script host, shortcut object, printer mapping, ocx file, language engine, prompt method, reg file, script path, terminate script, parent script, ready value Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Internet Explorer, Option Explicit Dim, End Listing, Visual Basic, Born Using, Microsoft Windows Script Host, End Sub, Advanced Development, Control Panel, Microsoft Office, Registry Editor, Born Creating, Microsoft Press, Reg Write, Microsoft Script Debugger, Microsoft Word, Windows Editor, Windows Script Host Reference, Born Reading, Browse For Folder, Loop While, Select Case, Arguments Create, Born Listing, Case Else New!
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- Advanced Development with Microsoft Windows Script Host by Gunter Born on page 29, and page 427
- The File Formats Handbook by Gunter Born in Back Matter
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