Many of the error messages in Vbs scripts are quite cryptic and sometimes one needs a psychic or a Rosetta stone to decipher their real meaning. For example many times I fail to add an End If statement in a deeply nested routine in some of my more complex scripts. This results in what use to be a cryptic error:
Error: Expected 'End'
Code: 800A03F6
However since I have performed this action so many times over the years I can recognize my mistake as soon as the message pops up.
I have received several E-Mails such as the following asking me to help address script issues and I just correct the issues and send the scripts on.
“Sorry for my lack of troubleshooting skills, But I am getting this error message in the screen print here when running your script. I know I’m doing something wrong but I don’t know what it is can you help me?”
Provided here is a Rosetta stone by Guy Thomas on his Computer Performance website that details the 800 series VB script error messages. This page will help you to fix script errors on your own but if all else fails you can still send me a note or post your problem on the myITforum scripting forum. The page is arranged quite nicely and will also provide you with tips and troubleshooting ideas as well.
Troubleshooting Code 800 Errors found in VBScript
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/code/index.htm
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