HI... i have one server with one public ip addrsss , this server all the time available on the internet i install two sites x.com ,y.org on this server ( with one ip address) ,and they works fine. onceday, i decide to supoort to my clients emails user@x.com and user@y.org to supports thi...more >>

When I try to install IIS in windows components in Windows XP Pro I get an error stating the following: Setup could not copy one or more files. The specific error code is 0xd. Press OK to continue or Cancel to stop setup and try again. If you continue the components may not function properly....more >>

This one may be for the microsoft internal development staff. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION This problem first manifested itself in our Windows 2000 / IIS 5.0 environment. When an IE 6.0 user clicks on a link to display an ASP web page on an IIS server they _immediately_ get a "Server not found or DNS...more >>

I would like to move my Verisign SSL certificate from my existing IIS 4.0 server to a new IIS 4.0 server and have a few questions..... 1. Do I just export the certificate from the existing IIS server and import it on the new IIS server? 2. Do the NetBIOS names of the IIS servers need to be...more >>

When browsing my containers within the Default Web Site container the three Exchange containers have the red error Icon by them. Does anybody out there know what is this or what is causing it? Your comments and/or input will be greatly appreciated. Regards, Efrain ...more >>

I have visualStudio.NET loaded on my laptop, I am running XP Pro on the laptop. I can not get my server to recognize aspx files. It will read an aspx file but none of the elements appear on the page. It is like the browser is throwing up a plain text file. I was looking around on my computer...more >>

For some reason, a few people cannot download exe files from the computer here at the office that is running 5.1. Is that something on there end or do I need to set something up in IIS that permits downloading of an exe file? Bryce. ...more >>

When running IIS 5.1 on some XP Pro machines (but not all), the first ASP page run after an IIS restart will take about 2 minutes to start up. Subsequent calls to asp pages run quickly, it's only a problem on the first asp page after an IIS restart. This is a problem because I'm a developer wh...more >>

Why does Windows create _vti_cnf files? is there a way to turn them off? They are a pain in the ___ when doing file syncs. Thanks, Steve ...more >>

Very interesting problem and I know it has to be an authentication issue -- Take three computers, one is 2003 web running sharepoint team services, one is 2003 std running terminal services and the 3rd is a 2000 pro all are fully updated. If logged into the 2000 box, I can connect cleanly to the ...more >>

Hi all, I've got a Visual Studio project that I was working with yesterday afternoon. When I attempt to open it this morning, I get an error indicating that access to the project is forbidden. The project is in a folder that is also set as a virtual directory. I'm running IIS 5.0 (Win2KPro...more >>

This is happening to me and I have tried reloading the service pack and it still doesn't work. "Inetinfo.exe may stop running when Outlook Web Access attempts to establish an anonymous Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) connection to the directory". Does anyone have a clue ...more >>

I have been told that there is a security threat to a network when running IIS personal web server. I am using PWS to test some pages that I am building. I did not know that there was a risk. Can some one help me understand what the risk is?...more >>

I have a laptop that everytime is does auto updates, it updates this file and will not stop. If you know of a way to get it corrected, please email cantaz@bellsouth.net...more >>

HI .. can i install on my servver just pop3 server(without smtp server) that's at the same time support send and receive emails for my users , and what's the best way to controll the size for email-box for any user,ii can't find this in pope server ,does i do this just by quota. thank's...more >>

Hi there, I'm getting a problem that my Windows 2000 server (SP4) regularly restarts itself when faced with a request for a web page that takes more than a few seconds to execute. I'm running IIS 5 with the .NET framework 1.1, accepting requests for ASP and ASP.NET pages. So far the serve...more >>

SSL has stopped working for me in IIS version 5 (Win2K). I've tried everything, looked everywhere and can't figure it out. * I have reapplied SP4 * I created a new CCR and installed a new Verisign Cert. * I've tried importing from a known key that works on another server's IIS 5. Here ...more >>

When i clicking the start button, Error Message prompted out, It show "Unexpected error 0x8ffe2740", i have tried to uninstall the IIS and reinstall it back as well as restart my machine, but its stil the sam Can anyone help me to solve the error ? ...more >>

Hi, I am wondering what the proper approach is to implement ISAPI Filter SF_NOTIFY_SEND_RAW_DATA 'like' functionality in IIS 6. I have a filter, which is well tested and works fine in IIS 5, that won't load in IIS 6 under Worker Process Isolation Mode. This is because it makes use o...more >>

How do I effectively point client systems to a third party hosted website with the same domain name? i.e. xyz.com is the domain on our Windows 2000 server with AD and DNS. A third party "abc company" hosts www.xyz.com. The www host record in dns is set to the primary dns for pacbell (20...more >>

hi, I keep getting several error messages when restarting the wold wide web service and then after a couple of minutes it hangs. the machine is win 2000 with all latest updates and sp3. the errors in the event log are 7031 for all sevices dependant on iis admin and nntp 101 and also IISCT...more >>

I want to develop a desktop application consisting of ASP.NET pages using a local copy of SQL (MSDE 2000). I know that I can setup an install package using InstallShield that will copy the necessary files and Install an instance of MSDE and make sure the .NET Framework is installed but I am not ...more >>

I just did a clean install of win 03 enterprise server. In IIS i created a new website that uses all asp pages. I keep getting "The page cannot be found" errors. The HTML in the default site works without any problems. The ASP pages have not worked from the beginning. Its there anything extra i need...more >>

So let me break it down, Need: I need to programatically install SSL Certs in IIS 5.0 on Windows 2000. Result: Not possible via ADSI due to schema type mismatch issue Found IIS Admin Base Object: I have found http://support.microsoft.com/?id=313624#8 (HOW TO: Programmatically Install SSL C...more >>

Does anyone know how to make XP Pro IIS compatable with Direcway Earthlink Satellite? From the browser http://localhost will bring up IIS when the Earthlink software is completely uninstalled. The only software on the computer for testing purposes is XP Pro with IIS installed and the Ear...more >>

Hi, I'm having a trouble with my IIS 5.0 on windows 2000 with exchange 2000 installed. After we have crashed, we restore the machine using system state backup and restore the exchange components The core function of the server working properly. But The IIS Manager could not be open, the error ...more >>

I have Windows XP Professional with IIS 5.1. (I also have SQL Server 2000.) When I try to open a .ASPX file on http:\\localhost\InetPub\wwwRoot, I get the error "SERVER APPLICATION UNAVAILABLE"....more >>

About 1/3 of my log files have a long series of 'squares' in them. Usually, but not always, at the top of my log files (replacing the header) and often times there are many thousands of these square characters. I'm getting no real log data during this time (it can be hours), only this garbage. My...more >>

Hi, Probably a simple one for someone. I'm a newbie to Windows 2003 Enterprise Server and need some help with the remote web admin. I've done a by-the-book install of the component and the web admin etc is working on my internal network. However to get it to work externally i need to ch...more >>

hii I am using win2k professional I always get this error sign near my DEFAULT website.. or sometimes I also get a red errror singn next to my Virtual Directory also..! how can I avoid that please tell me LAst time I had to re-install my IIS I am using my IIS for 2 clients only that...more >>

After recovering my server from a looping BSOD, ASP pages dont work. What can i do to fix this. thansk ...more >>

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a third party program (CodeManager 2004) that uses javascript to open new windows to display information. I have the web site running but the buttons\tabs on the page that reference the javascript:Open Popup fun...more >>

I cannot get IIS 5.1 to connect, doing local work on home computer. My computer name changed when I connected to cable modem ISP. It has been some time since I used IIS, and my computer name changed again with new ISP (@Home to ATTBI to Comcast). IIS hangs when it tries to connect to ne...more >>

When trying to open a web page on a new install of IIS 6 I receive "Service Unavailable". IIS is running and it appears to be ok. Checked KB found Doc 816995 which questions the AppPollQueueLength. Did not seen to help. Thanks...more >>

Hello. Having what I assume to be a permissions problem with sharepoint and IIS. I used one of the knowledge base article http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;823552 and a very similar one under technet - followed it to the letter and still having the same issue. What DOES ...more >>

I partitioned my hard drive. It wasn't a real partition, as in adding a separate OS. I contracted some sort of [computer] virus, and it wouldn't start. So I created another instance of Windows XP.which added a 'Windows2' folder on my C drive. I ended up having to reinstall all of my softwa...more >>

I'll bet this is a FAQ - my apologies. I need a script to cleanup logfiles on my IIS 4 & IIS 5 servers. Can one of you point me towards a script that'll help me manage it? \\Greg Martin gmartin@gmartin.org ...more >>

I have a web cam that is it's own web server with it's own IP address (internal and external). I would like to set it up to be a subweb to the main web site so you don't have to type an ip address to get to it. I set up an dnz for it but that only works through the intranet. i.e. http://webcam.s...more >>

I keep getting MICROSOFT VISUAL C++RUNTIME LIBRARY BUFFER OVERRUN DETECTED. Can someone please help?...more >>

I am in the process of migrating an ASP application (built using Visual Interdev 6) from a win NT server to win2003. I keep getting the HTTP500 error message when attempt to run specific pages. I don't get this error with a simple test page that sends "Hello". Are there any specific issues...more >>

First, I installed IIS from safe mode b/c it would not install when booting normally. I think Norton Internet Security 2003 have something to do with it. Now that I have IIS installed, I went to Personal Web Manager to create my site and it just hangs. PWS started up but everything i attempt to ...more >>

I am in the process of migrating an ASP application (built using Visual Interdev 6) from a win NT server to win2003. I keep getting the HTTP500 error message when attempt to run specific pages. I don't get this error with a simple test page that sends "Hello". Are there any specific issues...more >>

Hi! Hope some of you have seen this weird problem before. I have IIS running on Win2000 server, somehow the startup type of WWW Publishing service is always "disabled" -- If I change it to "manual" or "automatic", the next time when server reboots, it's changed back to "disabled". As a result, t...more >>

This problem is posted all over the web but no one appears to have a solution. (1) The server is running. (2) I have Typed the address in correctly. (3) I am logged in as the administrator. (4) I was able to ping the server with the computer name anad the IP address. (5) I am on a new D...more >>

I am remotely editing and running ASP pages with IIS. Whenever I get an error popup, it pops up on the server not on my local machine. This locks IIS and I have to restart IIS as I dont have remote control of the server to manually clear any error messages. Is there a property in IIS that will eithe...more >>

I am running Windows 2000 Pro, IIS 5.0 and trying to connect to an Oracle 8.1 database that resides on a different machine in an intranet. Prior to applying a security patch to W2k, the ASP application worked fine. After applying the patch, I get an Access Violation on every page that att...more >>

I partitioned my hard drive because it wouldn't boot correctly. Now, I am not able to view anything on IIS, nor my JAVA stuff, ColdFusion, etc. Where did everything go? Please help. Jesse...more >>

Hi All, 1. Is there IIS 6 separate installation that is not a part of Server 2003 ? 2. Is it possible to run IIS 6 under XP ? 3. What ASP .NET version can run under IIS 6 and IIS 5 ? Currently I'm developing ASP .NET application under IIS 6 (Server 2003) but since our software should be...more >>

IIS 5 on w2k server sp4. I would like to programmatically adjust/change log settings in my websites in IIS. Is it possible to do this? For example I should change from "Daily" to "Monthly" and/or remove s-port from Logs...and so on... Any help much appreciated -- Fabrizio Maccarro...more >>

My problem is when I try to reassign the path of a virtual folder to anything other than the C drive on the web server. If I reassign it to a folder on another drive (the folder has the exact same rights and permissions) it will disappear from the web. If I change it to any other folder on C (pe...more >>