Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
Relationships
wshom.ocx
Microsoft Windows Script Host Runtime Library by Microsoft
| Version: | 5.6.0.8832 |
| MD5: | ad7ecfda166c97b270dcd05c205130ee |
| SHA1: | 41b4014dde4e368653c12ce2f996d880542b8bd3 |
| SHA256: | e252b5a3ac31baa0b753cfd465ddcba85f9ddcfcd40ad7d1de5426be77995a51 |
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
What is wshom.ocx?
The Microsoft Windows Script Host (WSH) is an automation technology for Microsoft Windows that provides scripting abilities comparable to batch files, but with a wider range of supported features. It was originally called Windows Scripting Host, but was renamed for the second release.
About wshom.ocx (from Microsoft)
“Microsoft® Windows® Script Host (WSH) is a language-independent scripting host for Windows Script compatible scripting engines. It brings simple, powerful, and flexible scripting to the Windows 32-bit”
Overview
wshom.ocx is installed with a couple of know programs including Villanova PC Setup Utility published by Villanova and WatchDox Uploader published by WatchDox.
Details
| File name: | wshom.ocx |
| Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product name: | Microsoft ® Windows Script Host Runtime Library |
| Description: | Windows Script Host Runtime Library |
| Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\wshom.ocx |
| Original name: | wshom.ocx.mui |
| File version: | 5.6.0.8832 |
| Size: | 96 KB (98,304 bytes) |
| Digital DNA |
| Entropy: | 5.967007 |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“The most security-conscious enterprise and business use WatchDox to reduce the risk, complexity and cost of collaborating and sharing enterprise content in the cloud. WatchDox offers the most secure enterprise content management and collaboration solution for small business and large enterprise. The WatchDox platform enables enterprises to securely sync files, share documents and work with files wherever they need to go, even on devices...”
Behaviors
Automation objects
- CLSID: {A94D8735-3EFD-A8CD-B152-164D89FB30B3}, registry path: 'CLSID\{A94D8735-3EFD-A8CD-B152-164D89FB30B3}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {E4918B41-33BC-4E39-A703-60CBC0323E89}, registry path: 'CLSID\{E4918B41-33BC-4E39-A703-60CBC0323E89}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {439A19B6-1B82-1642-25C8-9348B0099FA9}, registry path: 'CLSID\{439A19B6-1B82-1642-25C8-9348B0099FA9}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {2A12EA87-BEEE-466A-4F25-7332009083B7}, registry path: 'CLSID\{2A12EA87-BEEE-466A-4F25-7332009083B7}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {F935DC26-1CF0-11D0-ADB9-00C04FD58A0B}, registry path: 'CLSID\{F935DC26-1CF0-11D0-ADB9-00C04FD58A0B}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {F935DC22-1CF0-11D0-ADB9-00C04FD58A0B}, registry path: 'CLSID\{F935DC22-1CF0-11D0-ADB9-00C04FD58A0B}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {72C24DD5-D70A-438B-8A42-98424B88AFB8}, registry path: 'CLSID\{72C24DD5-D70A-438B-8A42-98424B88AFB8}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
- CLSID: {093FF999-1EA0-4079-9525-9614C3504B74}, registry path: 'CLSID\{093FF999-1EA0-4079-9525-9614C3504B74}\Implemented Categories\{40FC6ED5-2438-11CF-A3DB-080036F12502}'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
14.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
10.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
6.00% |
|
| Windows 8 |
6.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Single Language |
6.00% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
4.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
2.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 N |
2.00% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise N |
2.00% |
|
| Windows Seven Black Edition |
2.00% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of Microsoft ® Windows Script Host Runtime Library.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
23.33% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
21.67% |
|
| Dell |
13.33% |
|
| Toshiba |
13.33% |
|
| Acer |
11.67% |
|
| Lenovo |
6.67% |
|
| Alienware |
3.33% |
|
| Samsung |
3.33% |
|
| Intel |
3.33% |
|
