Does Microsoft Windows have a counterpart to Mac's Applescript?

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Microsoft Windows has counterparts to Mac's AppleScript, primarily through VBScript and JavaScript. VBScript is a scripting language that allows automation of tasks within Windows environments. JavaScript can also be utilized for scripting purposes, although it is less common for system automation compared to VBScript. AppleScript is noted for its superior functionality compared to these Windows alternatives.

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Does Microsoft Windows have a counterpart to Mac's Applescript?
 
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VBScript I believe. Also, JavaScript can be used.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/nhp/default.asp?contentid=28001169


[edit]though AppleScript is more functional and less of a backdoor for the script-kiddies.
 
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