.vbe Encoded VBScript program
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/vbscript.encode |
|---|---|
| Description | Encoded VBScript program |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 23 40 7E 5E (#@~^) |
| Based on | application/x-executable, text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .vbe file?
A .vbe file is a “Encoded VBScript program” (MIME type text/vbscript.encode).
How do I open a .vbe file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .vbe file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 23 40 7E 5E (#@~^). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.vbe checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .vbe based on?
Technically a .vbe file is a subtype of “Executable” (application/x-executable), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .vbe?
The MIME type is text/vbscript.encode. In the Apache web server: AddType text/vbscript.encode .vbe; in nginx: types { text/vbscript.encode vbe; }.