Ok. I am still attempting to install 4.0.2 with SQL 2K, on IIS 6.0 and W2K3 Server. BTW, If someone is trying to use a different database than SQLExpress, make sure you check *exactly* where the comment lines start and end. I would suggest that in future release.configs, that the comment start and end tags are in completely different lines...for the connection string info at least--this is very easy to overlook, even for seasoned programmers. I bet by separating out the comment lines, less people would make the *bonehead* mistake I did. :)
I am now receiving an obvious permissions related problem: I've checked the last 500 threads, and have not seen this specific error mentioned. I don't get any null reference or source dump. The whole of the error is as below:
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
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Now, this should be easy to fix, right? Well, the problem is, I have placed my c:\websites\DNN4\ folder and ALL sub folders and files with NETWORK SERVICE having COMPLETE CONTROL. Heck, I have even placed my inetpub/wwwroot with NETWORK SERVICE WITH FULL CONTROL--since it's the 'localhost' root.
But even though it appears that every file and subfolder has NETWORK SERVICE with complete control, I still get the above error message? I deleted the dnn_version database table (so I know the database access is working), and it still happens. Deleted cookies--still get the same error. I wish I could attach a picture so I could show everyone that my virtual directory root DOES have permissions for NETWORK SERVICE.
Could someone show this dufus what he's doing wrong? I used to have no problems installing DNN. Now it seems, that while I can install it using the starter kit and SQLExpress, and can install all versions of 3.x--I cannot install 4.0.2. Any help appreciated! Hoolie? Can you hit me on the head with the obvious places to look besides the folder permissions?