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Basic information about SCRIPT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SCRIPT（*.SCRIPT or *.script）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SCRIPT file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the SCRIPT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SCRIPT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SCRIPT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SCRIPT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SCRIPT file?
  • How to open a SCRIPT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SCRIPT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SCRIPT file?
  • How to convert SCRIPT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SCRIPT file format?


1.Detail information about SCRIPT file extension: Generic Script File

File type Generic Script File Category Executable Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCRIPT file is a Generic Script File. Script that may be written in one of many scripting languages; typically contains variables and functions that can be run using the appropriate scripting engine.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCRIPT files

Windows		 Edit with a text editor

macOS		 Edit with a text editor

Linux		 Edit with a text editor


2.Detail information about SCRIPT file extension: Microsoft WinHelp Related Data

File type Microsoft WinHelp Related Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCRIPT file is a Microsoft WinHelp Related Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCRIPT files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Help


3.Detail information about SCRIPT file extension: Desktop DNA Application Script File

File type Desktop DNA Application Script File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCRIPT file is a Desktop DNA Application Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCRIPT files


4.Detail information about SCRIPT file extension: SitePad Pro Script File

File type SitePad Pro Script File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCRIPT file is a SitePad Pro Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCRIPT files

Windows		 SitePad Pro


5.Detail information about SCRIPT file extension: Visual Basic VBScript File

File type Visual Basic VBScript File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCRIPT file is a Visual Basic VBScript File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCRIPT files

Windows		 Sublime Text
Microsoft Visual Basic



Can't open a SCRIPT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SCRIPT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SCRIPT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SCRIPT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SCRIPT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SCRIPT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SCRIPT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SCRIPT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SCRIPT file is damaged.
  • Whether the SCRIPT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SCRIPT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SCRIPT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SCRIPT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SCRIPT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SCRIPT file.

If the SCRIPT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.