Run .vbs or .vba files from the command line without opening Excel or Word. For example:
cscript.exe MyAutomation.vba /core:exclusive
Search for “Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Core Redistributable” (KB 3037177). This 2015 update provides the 64-bit core but is intended for IT admins deploying to legacy systems. Search for “Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Core
The exclusive core unlocks: