I'm coming from a java / linus world and trying to get DNN up and running on Win2003 server.  Should be a snap I'm sure.  I followed the DNN installation guide as precisely as I could.

IIS (6.0) is up and running and accessing the correct DNN directories since I can retrieve the DNN logo file and other static files.  but when I try to run the Install.aspx script or any other script I get a 403 permissions denied.  I'm gone through all the security settings I can find in both the file system and IIS and can't seem to get rid of the error and procees with the install.

I'm hoping this is an easy one.  Please help!

Eric Weaver

Below is the exact error I receive.  I double checked and NETWORK SERVICE account has FULL CONTROL of the directory and all subdirectories of the DNN installation.  Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Eric

The page cannot be displayed

You have attempted to execute a CGI, ISAPI, or other executable program from a directory that does not allow programs to be executed.

Please try the following:

• Contact the Web site administrator if you believe this directory should allow execute access.

HTTP Error 403.1 - Forbidden: Execute access is denied.
Internet Information Services (IIS)

Technical Information (for support personnel)

• Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title search for the words HTTP and 403.
• Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr), and search for topics titled Configuring ISAPI Extensions, Configuring CGI Applications, Securing Your Site with Web Site Permissions, and About Custom Error Messages.
• In the IIS Software Development Kit (SDK) or at the MSDN Online Library, search for topics titled Developing ISAPI Extensions, ISAPI and CGI, and Debugging ISAPI Extensions and Filters.

Did you enable ASP.NET as a web service extension?  IIS help is at www.iis.net if you need it.

Jeff