Windows 2000 Server IIS 5
DNN 4.3.5
MSSQL 2000

Never had so many issues before with installing a .Net web application.  I was able to fix most issues thus far on my own, and now I am stuck here.

Yes, I have my ASPNET account with proper rights to the DotNetNuke folder.  Yes, my SQL account has proper rights to my SQL Database.

I already have very few hairs to pull out...

DotNetNuke Configuration Error

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

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