Hello.  I am trying to install DNN on my local machine.  I am running xp sp2.  IIS is installed and localhost is pinging back.  I am using visual web developer express.  I tried installing using the file DotNetNuke_4.4.1_StarterKit.vsi when I click on it it loads in VWD but when it is trying to install it gives me an error.  The compiled modules could not be installed.  after I click for more information it says:

Installation stopped because the directory for the ProjectType value did not exist.  The project type is invalid for your installation of Visual Studio.
I can ignore it and keep going but when I create the web site I can't get into it.
example when I go to http://localhost:4752/DNN/Default.aspx
it says this:
Unable to connect
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at localhost:4752.
    *   The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
          moments.

    *   If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
          connection.

    *   If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
          that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.
    

I have uninstalled ISS and VWD rebooted and reinstalled...Did not help. I did a repair on Asp.net 2 framework.  still no help.
I am a Noob at DNN please help.

Thank you very much in advance,
Jeremy Palmer

Hi Jeremy,

Did you find any answers to this as I am having the same trouble?

Cheers, Colin

Can anyone help me?