Fix Error 2738

Error 2738 is a runtime error and it normally appears during the installation or when we launch a program. Here is an error message:

Error 2738. Could not access VBScript run time for custom action This error appears when the VBScript engine is not properly registered. Follow the tips below to fix the problem.

Follow the steps below to fix this problem:


Compatible with Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP


Re-Register VBScript Engine

In order to fix error 2738 in Windows 7, Vista and XP you need to re-register VBScript engine properly. To do so follow the steps below:

  • 1) Click Start
  • 2) Type CMD in search box and press Enter
  • 3) Type this command (32-bit version) cd %windir%\system32
  • 4) Press Enter key
  • 5) Type this command (64-bit version) cd %windir%\syswow64
  • 6) Press Enter key
  • 7) Now type this command regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  • 8) Hit Enter
  • 9) Close the command prompt

Repair Registry Errors

Registry errors can also result in error 2738 in Windows 7, Vista and XP. Automatically Fix Registry Errors Here.or fix these errors by following the steps below:

  • 1) Click Start
  • 2) Type CMD in the search box
  • 3) Righ click on CMD and click Run as Administrator
  • 4) 32-Bit Windows users type the following command: reg delete "HKCU\SOFTWARE \Classes\CLSID\{B54F3741-5B07-11CF-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}" /f
  • 5) Press Enter
  • 6)Next enter this command and hit Enter: c:\windows\system32\regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  • 7) 64-Bit Windows users type the following command: reg delete "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{B54F3741-5B07-11CF-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}" /f
  • 8) Press Enter
  • 9) Next enter this command and hit Enter: c:\windows\syswow64\regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  • 10) Now start installation of the program

Note: We don’t recommend you to do this step manually because any wrong action may result in data loss or crashing of operating system. Install a registry repairing tool if you are an average computer user.