Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I onboard a dedicated VBScript developer from The One Technologies?
For most projects, we can have a dedicated VBScript developer ready to start within 3 to 5 business days. We'll have a quick call to understand what you need, walk you through available candidates, and settle on an engagement model that works. Onboarding is fast because our developers don't need time to learn the platform. They already know it.
Microsoft deprecated VBScript. Does that mean my scripts will stop working immediately?
Not immediately. Microsoft deprecated VBScript in Windows scripting environments in 2023 and began removing it from newer Windows versions, but scripts running on existing Windows Server environments and older Windows 10/11 setups will generally continue to function for now. The risk is long-term: as you update operating systems, apply patches, or move to cloud infrastructure, VBScript compatibility issues become more likely. That's why we recommend a structured migration plan now rather than an emergency response later..
What is the difference between migrating VBScript to PowerShell versus migrating to .NET?
It depends on what the script does. Administrative automation, scheduled tasks, Active Directory scripts, and Windows infrastructure management scripts are natural candidates for PowerShell. The language was purpose-built for exactly that work. If the VBScript is embedded in an application, a Classic ASP page, or a COM-based workflow with real business logic, .NET is usually the better destination. We assess each script individually and recommend the right target based on what it actually does.
Can you support VBScript running inside Classic ASP applications?
Yes. Classic ASP hosted on IIS is one of the most common VBScript environments we work in. We handle Classic ASP maintenance, bug fixing, performance issues, IIS configuration, COM component compatibility, and full migration to ASP.NET Core when you are ready to move.
Do you provide emergency VBScript support for production failures?
Yes. If a production script has failed and you need urgent help, we can engage immediately. Our emergency VBScript support service covers critical script recovery, production script fixes, and urgent troubleshooting for active outages. We triage and stabilize first, then fix the root cause properly once the immediate situation is under control.
What does a VBScript script audit actually include?
We inventory every VBScript in your environment. That means scheduled tasks, logon scripts, admin utilities, Classic ASP pages, test automation scripts, and COM-based integrations. For each one, we document what it does, what it depends on, how critical it is to business operations, and what its migration complexity looks like. You get a complete picture of your scripting environment, probably the first time anyone has had one.
Can you fix VBScript that was written by someone who no longer works here and has no documentation?
This is the most common situation we encounter. We start by analyzing the script’s behavior, tracing its inputs, outputs, and dependencies, and reconstructing what it was designed to do. We document the behavior before we touch it. Then we fix the issue or migrate it. Lack of documentation slows things down but it doesn’t stop us.
How do you protect our code when we outsource VBScript development?
Every engagement starts with an NDA. Your code stays in private, access-controlled repositories. Only the developers assigned to your project have access. When the engagement ends, we return all assets and purge your code from our systems. If you have a preferred security framework or compliance requirement, we work within it.