Steps to fix:
- Completely reinstall IIS 5.1 (uninstall, reboot, delete C:\Inetpub folder, install).
- Register .NET for IIS (first v2 then v4): (Error message = "Failed to access IIS metabase")
- In command prompt, go to the appropriate folder (e.g.
cd C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727)
- aspnet_regiis -i
- iisreset
- If this step fails with the error "The service did not respond to
the start or control request in a timely fashion. (2147943453,
8007041d)", silently curse from the frustration, and restart the site
manually through the IIS console (Start -> Programs ->
Administrative Tools -> Internet Information Services). If you are
(rightfully) paranoid, restart your PC.
- Add READ access to Everyone
- Download MetaAcl
- Open command prompt
Metaacl.vbs "IIS://localhost/W3SVC"
- View current access (Everyone only has E)
Metaacl.vbs "IIS://localhost/W3SVC" Everyone R
- Add IIS Virtual Directory
- You know, in the IIS console for the "Default Web Site."
- Reminders on publishing: (you should know this already)
- Windows authentication (
web.config) requires you to enable Integrated Windows Authentication in the IIS Directory Security.
- It helps to disable anonymous access. (Add
web.config, or uncheck "anonymous access" in the IIS Directory Security)
- Configure IIS virtual folder
- IIS Configuration Mappings (Right-click the virtual folder ->
Properties -> Virtual Directory Tab -> Configuration ->
Mappings Tab)
- Add extension ".*", exec path = (copy from the ".aspx" extension)
- Uncheck "check that the file exists"
- Click OK (this goes without saying)
- Load your website in your favourite browser.
Ref: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3883530/asp-net-mvc-2-windows-xp-and-iis-5-1
