Version History
| Windows version | Shipped with WSH version | Last redistributable version |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 95 | None (separate redistributable) | 5.6 |
| Windows NT 4.0 | None (separate redistributable) | 5.6 |
| Windows 98 | 1.0 | 5.6 |
| Windows 2000 | 2.0 (also termed WSH 5.1) | 5.7 |
| Windows Me | 2.0 (also termed WSH 5.1) | 5.6 |
| Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP SP3 | 5.7 | Not applicable |
| Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 | 5.8 | Not applicable |
The redistributable version of WSH version 5.6 can be installed on Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000. WSH 5.7 is downloadable for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Recently, redistributable versions for older operating systems (Windows 9x and Windows NT 4.0) are no longer available from the Microsoft Download Center.
As of Windows XP Service Pack 3, release 5.7 is not needed as it is included.
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