VBE Types

Principal VBE Type

.VBE

File Format:	.vbe
Category:	VBScript Encoded Script File

Script written in VBScript, an Active Scripting language developed by Microsoft, modeled on Visual Basic. VBE file stores the source code in an encoded format.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Executable Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vbe

Software Programs That Open The VBScript Encoded Script File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Visual Basic by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Understanding VBE Issues

Typical VBE Opening Challenges

Microsoft Visual Studio Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open VBE Files" when trying to open your VBE. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Visual Studio isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your VBE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: Another VBE-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Microsoft Visual Studio is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Visual Studio won't support your VBScript Encoded Script File file. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your VBScript Encoded Script File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Right-clicking on your VBE, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Visual Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening VBE files.

Other Causes of VBE File Opening Problems

Errors opening VBScript Encoded Script File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Visual Studio software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening VBE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry VBE file paths that are incorrect
• The VBE file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Microsoft Visual Studio or another VBE application experienced a flawed installation
• The VBE itself is corrupted
• The VBE is infected with a virus
• Device drivers for VBE-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your VBScript Encoded Script File file successfully