Microsoft Waves Goodbye to JScript: Say Hello to JScript9Legacy in Windows 11!

Microsoft has ditched the ancient JScript for the spiffy, new JScript9Legacy in Windows 11 version 24H2. Now, you can enjoy scripting without feeling like you’re using a relic from 1996. Say goodbye to security nightmares and hello to a more robust, less hackable future.

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Hot Take:

***Move over, JScript! Microsoft is finally kicking its outdated scripting engine to the curb in favor of something that doesn’t scream “1996 called, and it wants its security vulnerabilities back!”***

Key Points:

– Microsoft replaces the antiquated JScript engine with JScript9Legacy in Windows 11 version 24H2 and later.
– JScript9Legacy offers improved security against web threats like cross-site scripting (XSS).
– The change aims to modernize scripting capabilities while maintaining backward compatibility.
– No user action is needed for this transition, but a rollback is possible if needed.
– The move aligns with the deprecation of Internet Explorer and the rise of the Edge browser.

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