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1/28/2006 1:59 PM
 
Lori McDonald

Joined: 9/29/2005
Posts: 3

I just installed DNN 3.2.2 on a Windows 2003 server with ASP.Net 1.1 and 2.0 both installed.

I have the application set to use 1.1

The installation appear to complete successfully but I whene it said "Click here to enter your portal" I clicked and this is what I see.

I have verified that NETWORK SERVICE has full permissions (read and write) on the virtual root of the website.

Server Error in '/' Application.

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace: 

[NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.]
   DotNetNuke.Entities.Portals.PortalSettings.GetPortalSettings(Int32 TabId, PortalAliasInfo objPortalAliasInfo) +114
   DotNetNuke.Entities.Portals.PortalSettings..ctor(Int32 tabId, PortalAliasInfo objPortalAliasInfo) +93
   DotNetNuke.HttpModules.UrlRewriteModule.OnBeginRequest(Object s, EventArgs e) +3718
   System.Web.SyncEventExecutionStep.System.Web.HttpApplication+IExecutionStep.Execute() +60
   System.Web.HttpApplication.ExecuteStep(IExecutionStep step, Boolean& completedSynchronously) +87

Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.2300; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.2300
 
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1/29/2006 2:32 AM
 
Lori McDonald

Joined: 9/29/2005
Posts: 3

So I have retried this several times with the same result.  (Each time going through the Installation Guide making sure I didn't miss anything).

However, I realized that I left out an important piece of information.

The first time I browse the site I get this error:

DotNetNuke Configuration Error

Could not find a part of the path "D:\******\******\Config\Backup_2006129124\web_.config".Could not find a part of the path "D:\******\******\Config\Backup_2006129124\SiteUrls.config".

DotNetNuke has extensive file upload capabilities for content, modules, and skins. These features require custom security settings so that the application is able to create and remove files in your website.

Using Windows Explorer, browse to the root folder of the website ( C:\DotNetNuke by default ). Right-click the folder and select Sharing and Security from the popup menu ( please note that if you are using Windows XP you may need to Enable Simple File Sharing before these options are displayed ). Select the Security tab. Add the appropriate User Account and set the Permissions.

If using Windows 2000 - IIS5
- the {Server}\ASPNET User Account must have Read, Write, and Change Control of the virtual root of your website

If using Windows 2003 - IIS6
- the NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE User Account must have Read, Write, and Change Control of the virtual root of your website

The second time I browse the site it appears to install fine except it gives the error Could not find a part of the path "D:\".

I have reproduced the screen below with some of the path informatin *** out.

Installing DotNetNuke

Version: 03.02.02
 

Installation Status Report

00:00:00.093 - Installing Version: 3.1.0
00:00:00.093 - Installing Script: DotNetNuke.SetUp.SqlDataProvider
00:00:00.187 - Installing Script: DotNetNuke.Schema.SqlDataProvider
00:00:01.937 - Installing Script: DotNetNuke.Data.SqlDataProvider
00:00:03.828 - Installing MemberRole Provider:
00:00:03.828 - Executing InstallCommon.sql
00:00:04.093 - Executing InstallMembership.sql
00:00:04.375 - Executing InstallProfile.sql
00:00:04.546 - Executing InstallRoles.sql
00:00:05.265 - Upgrading to Version: 3.1.1
00:00:06.203 - Upgrading to Version: 3.2.0
00:00:06.265 - Upgrading to Version: 3.2.1
00:00:06.296 - Upgrading to Version: 3.2.2
00:00:06.312 - Performing General Upgrades
00:00:06.453 - Loading Host Settings:
00:00:06.484 - Configuring SuperUser:
00:00:06.656 - Installing Desktop Modules:
00:00:06.656 - Installing Modules:
00:00:06.671 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\\Install\Module\Announcements_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:06.953 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\Contacts_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.171 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\Discussions_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.265 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\Documents_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.312 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\Events_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.406 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\FAQs_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.484 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Module\Feedback_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.515 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\HTML_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.562 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\IFrame_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.609 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\\Module\Image_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.625 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\Links_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.718 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\NewsFeeds_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.750 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Module\Survey_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:07.953 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Module\UserDefinedTable_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:08.093 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\Install\Module\UsersOnline_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:08.140 -   Installing Module File D:\*****\*****\\Module\XML_3.1_Install.zip:
00:00:08.171 - Executing Additional Scripts:
00:00:08.187 -   Creating Portal: My Website
00:00:08.218 -   Error: Could not find a part of the path "D:\".
00:00:08.218 -   Portal failed to install:
00:00:08.218 - Installing Optional Resources:

Installation Complete

Then when I click to view the portal from this Installation Complete screen is when I get the Object Reference not set to an instance message.

Looking forward to getting this working.
 
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1/30/2006 2:51 PM
 
Lori McDonald

Joined: 9/29/2005
Posts: 3
I just wanted to share that I got this working.

I had to give NETWORK SERVICE read permissons on my entire D drive to get it to work.  My DNN files were on the D drive on my Windows 2003 server.

Hope this helps others.

Lori
 
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