How To Fix “Can Not Find Script File Run.Vbs” Error at Logon in Windows 10

Many users report seeing this error message, saying, “Can not find script file C:\Windows\run.vbs“, whenever you try to log into your computer. As yo try to login, a black screen appears with the above error message that prevents you from logging in and proceed to the Windows desktop.

Based on expert opinion the reason behind this error is a malware that infected your system. These malicious programs are known to make changes in your computer’s registry, where they make changes to the value of the Userinit registry and also replaces the default value data of the Windows with a Vbscript file name. This malware is known to remove the .vbs file from the System32 folder of your computer, thus displaying the error message.

However, fortunately, this can be fixed. Let’s see how.

Solution: Using the Registry Editor

Step 1: Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys together on your keyboard to open the security options. Click on Task Manager option.

*Note – Since you are unable to reach the Windows desktop, there’s no other way you can open the Task Manager except this method.

Step 2: In the Task Manager window, go to the File tab and select Run new task.

Step 3: In the Create new task prompt, type regedit in the search field, and check the box next to Create this task with administrative privileges. Hit OK.

Step 4: In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the below path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Step 5: In the Edit String window, in the Value Data field, delete the value and rewrite the same value all over again as below:

C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe,

Press OK to save the changes and exit.

*Note – Be very careful while you type the value all over again. Make sure that it’s exactly the same as it was earlier, even with the comma in the end, or else it will all go wrong.

Step 6: Now, go back to the Task Manager window and click on the Users tab. Right click on the user and click on Disconnect.

You will see another prompt that will ask if you are you want to disconnect. Simply click on the Disconnect user option and it will log you out. Now try logging in and you will be logged in easily this time.

Madhuparna

I find passion in writing Tech articles around Windows PC and softwares