VBScript Deprecation: What it Means for Scripting in E3.series

For decades, VBScript (Visual Basic Scripting Edition) helped teams automate Windows tasks and interact with E3.series project data. Recently, Microsoft formally announced VBScript deprecation, and it will remove the language from Windows. As a result, this change impacts anyone relying on VBScript for automation and scripting within E3.series.

Why Microsoft is Deprecating VBScript

Microsoft created VBScript in a different computing landscape. However, it no longer meets today’s expectations for security, performance, and cross-platform compatibility.

Key reasons for the deprecation include:

• Security Concerns: VBScript has historically been a common attack vector, especially in browser-based scenarios.
• Lack of modernization: The language no longer supports modern development patterns, tooling, or ecosystems.
• Better alternatives: Technologies like Python and C# offer stronger capabilities, active development, and broader community support.

The VBScript Deprecation Timeline

1. Phase 1 – Current to 2026/2027 Windows includes VBScript as a “Feature on Demand,” enabled by default.
2. Phase 2 – ~2026/2027 Windows keeps VBScript but disables it by default.
3. Phase 3 – Post 2027 Windows removes VBScript.

What This Means for Scripting in E3.Series

Zuken does not promote a specific scripting language for the E3.series API. However, if you use VBScript, you may want to consider converting those scripts to another language. The 2026 release of E3.series now includes API help documentation with example code for Python, along with VBScript.

Python connects to the E3.series API and offers a practical option for converting your VBScript files. Python scripts can easily be converted to executable files that can be launched inside E3.series applications.

Some advantages of converting to Python include:

• Easier long-term maintenance
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Strong community resources (Zuken USA Forums)

Several online utilities can help you convert your VBScript code to Python.

Zuken: Your Partner for Success

One way Zuken USA assists with your VBScript conversion is through our open-enrollment API training. The training spans four hours a day for four days. We recommend this course for individuals who wish to learn about E3.series scripting using the API and Python.

The course includes three sections:

1. Overview of the API object model of E3.series
2. Introduction to the Python language
3. Lectures and hands-on exercises on programming in Python and using the E3.series API to retrieve, create, and manipulate data.

In addition, Zuken offers services to assist your VBScript conversion. As users plan for new versions of E3.series and IT groups plan for Windows operating system upgrades, have a plan for the VBScript depreciation by converting your current scripts into Python or another language before it is too late.

Next steps:

• Read our beginner’s guide to scripting in E3.series
• Register for COM Scripting with Python training