Before diving into the download specifics, it is essential to understand what WSH actually does. Windows Script Host is a scripting administration technology that was first introduced by Microsoft in the late 1990s. Unlike batch files ( .bat ), which were limited and somewhat clunky, WSH allowed users to write powerful scripts using Active Scripting languages—most notably and JScript .

Double-click the executable. You will see a dialog: "Install Windows Script 5.6"