Open .WSH files with Notepad.

This setting enables you to open a file with extension .WSH in Notepad and have a look at it before getting it executed.

Level: Recommended For Experts Only

Description:
Script files may contain malicious script commands that attempt to perform unwanted actions on your computer. Though its a powerful mechanism to automate certain tasks, its also a common source of security threat. The better option is to take a look at the script files before executing them. To avoid security violations, you can make the script files to open with notepad on a double click instead of executing the script. For this, go to start > run menu, enter regedit and navigate to the registry path listed below. Now, right-click and modify the default string value to edit. Then, create the subkeys \edit\command under shell, if not present. Finally, change its default string with the value notepad.exe %1. However, if you want to revert to the original setting, delete the added subkeys and changed values. The changes take effect after a restart or logoff. When editing the registry it is highly recommended to run a quick scan for optimization, you can test your system now for free.