Hey Everyone,

I am having trouble with my new install of DNN 5.0.1. I am setting up using:

Windows Server Standard Edition 2003
SQL 2005
IIS 7
ASP.NET 2.0

I followed the install steps word for word off the install documenation on this web site. I created the datebase with no problems, update the web.config file with database information etc..

Here is the problem. If I go to the virtual directory I created via Internet Explorer, I get an HTTP 403 Error. After reading some other forum posts I found out I could go to  "http://localhost/virtualdirectory/install/install.aspx" when I do that I get an error about the virtual directory being set up incorrect. The exact error is:

Server Error in '/' Application.

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Configuration Error

Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately.

Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level.  This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS.

Source Error:

Line 73:   </system.webServer>
Line 74:   <system.web>
Line 75:     <machineKey validationKey="XXXX" decryptionKey="XXX" decryption="XXX" validation="XXX" />
Line 76:     <!-- HttpModules for Common Functionality -->
Line 77:     <httpModules>

We have other site with DNN 5.0.1 install on the server as well. I tryed setting up the Virtual directory and other settings the exact same way, obviously pointing to a new site in IIS though. Any help would be greatly appreciated !!  Thanks!