When installing SightMax 6.0 on a Windows 2008 Server you receive an error

Error 2738. Could not access VBScript run time for custom action.

Explanation

This error message indicates that the VBScript engine is not currently registered on the machine where the install is taking place.

Solution

The VBScript engine can be quickly registered by following these steps:

1. Run Command Prompt as administrator
         1.1 Start Menu -> All Programs -> Accessories 
         1.2 Right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator
2. Type cd %windir%\system32 into the Command Prompt and hit Enter
3. Type regsvr32 vbscript.dll into the Command Prompt and hit Enter

You can continue now and run the installation file again.