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ak824 -> Frontpage and IIS on localhost (10/18/2006 17:20:53)

I just bought a new computer and am attempting to get my Frontpage site up on it. The problem is that I don't think IIS is installing server extensions on c:\inetpub\wwwroot.

When I try to open localhost from within Frontpage I get the error -- http://localhost/ isn't accessible. The folder may be located in an unavailable location, protected with a password or the filename contains a / or \.

Localhost is running. A default htm page works just fine.

I found the following discussion that is about the same issue

http://www.frontpagewebmaster.com/m-222358/key-iis%252Cserver%252Cextensions%252Clocalhost/tm.htm#222358

I followed the directions as follows:

Install Frontpage 2003
Install IIS from Add/Remove Windows Components

When I:

Right Click On My Computer>>Manage>>Expand Services and Applications Tree>>Expand Internet Information Services Tree>>Expand Web Sites Tree>>Right Click On Default Web>>Properties>>

There is no Server Extensions option at all.

When installing IIS I wasn't given any options for what to install. How do I get server extensions on localhost? Microsoft.com has deleted all the links to download the server extensions that I could find.

I would think installing on a brand new computer would be pretty straight forward, but obviously I am wrong.

Please help!!
Kelly



caz -> RE: Frontpage and IIS on localhost (10/19/2006 10:29:35)

Extensions are available on the operating system disks up to the 2000 series I believe, but now they have been withdrawn from the MS site.
For Windows 2003 only, they are available on the Windows installation CD.

quote:

The FrontPage Server Extensions 2002 web download is not available anymore from the Microsoft web sites. This is due to the fact that the mainstream support for FrontPage Server Extensions 2002 web download which follows the Office XP/FrontPage 2002 life cycle expired on 7/11/2006. The following article explains the timelines: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=1902

However, we understand that customers might need this download in situations where existing FPSE2002 installations are hampered in one way or the other. Considering this, it may be possible to obtain this download for reinstallation purposes only if you call MS support.


http://msmvps.com/blogs/spiderwebwoman/archive/2006/09/15/128905.aspx

I guess that if enough people call MS they *might* reconsider, since FP2003 uses the 2002 extensions. [;)]



rdouglass -> RE: Frontpage and IIS on localhost (10/19/2006 10:38:31)

Aren't they still built into IIS6's install? I've been reading about these going away but I never specifically install them on an IIS6 setup but rather just enable them.

What is your OS and IIS version?



ak824 -> RE: Frontpage and IIS on localhost (10/19/2006 14:07:57)

I am running Windows XP Media Edition 2005 which I believe has IIS 5.1

According to all the sites I've read, Media Edition is XP Professional with a few extra media features.

I did not install Norton Anti-Virus and the Personal Firewall is off.

This is my personal computer that I do all my testing from.



Doug G -> RE: Frontpage and IIS on localhost (10/20/2006 23:56:19)

I have MCE2002, IIS works fine. Check in control panel-administrative tools-services and verify the WWW service is in fact running for starters. Then open the IIS management console, verify the default web site is running.

FYI, localhost is only a tcp alias for 127.0.0.1, which is the loopback IP address for your computer. localhost, 127.0.0.1, or your computername will all end up at the same IIS if it's running.




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