VBScript Invalid Character 800A0408 compilation error

Question

I get a compilation error when I try to run the following vbs code from a command prompt in Windows 7.

Option Explicit
Dim objNetwork, strRemotePath1, strRem         


        

Answer 1

Check you are not using extended charater like á é í ó ú ñ in a variable's name

Answer 2

A possible problem is how your file was encoded; try to save it as ANSI and run it again.

Answer 3

FYI for those with the same problem in the future, to fix this:

1. Open the .vbs in notepad
2. Go to file and "save as"
3. Right under the file name box, you will see a drop down menu for encoding. Choose ANSI.