Hi All
just an update on this saga, i've dropped everything, taken out IIS,VBExpress, VWD, SQLexpress2005, framework V2 & V1.1 also removed DNN, removed all entries from the registry deleted all folders and subfolders rebooted between each operation now i've reinstalled IIS, then service pack framework V1 and service pack, and then SLpe from CD then any update required machine now fully service packed apart from framework V2 then replaced i've installed 3.1.0, set virtual directory, set Dbname updated release.config for web.config all ready to go right? wrong! now i'm being told that access denied to the web config
anyone got any suggestions how to reslove message below (have followed instructions!)
Thanks
Pat
DotNetNuke Configuration Error
Access to the path "C:\DNN\web.config" is denied.
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