Microsoft says, ‘Goodbye, JScript. Hello JScript9Legacy,’ replacing the long-standing legacy JavaScript engine.

Microsoft says, ‘Goodbye, JScript. Hello JScript9Legacy,’ replacing the long-standing legacy JavaScript engine.

Microsoft has taken a significant step toward strengthening the security architecture of Windows 11 with the adoption of the JScript9Legacy engine, replacing the long-standing legacy JScript engine. This update, introduced with Windows 11 version 24H2, is part of Microsoft’s ongoing initiative to modernize the Windows platform and mitigate vulnerabilities associated with outdated components.