Vbscript delete files based on extension on a drive

Right now i use this batch script to delete files based on extension on drive D: and all folder and subfolder on it every computer restart.
@echo off
del /F /S /Q D:\*.jpg
del /F /S /Q D:\*.mp3
del /F /S /Q D:\*.lnk
del /F /S /Q D:\*.bmp
I need to change that batch script in to vbscript with same function.
Help me please..
sorry for my english..

righ now i used batch file on startup windows xp, but i want to use vbscript because the cmd will be disable on plan. my batch script like this.
As mentioned in your duplicated thread, respondents in this forum will gladly help posters with their script problems but they do not write scripts on demand. Here are a couple of options for you:
Learn how to write VBScripts or PowerShell.
Run the job as a scheduled task at boot time under an account other than the logon account.

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