Setting IIS for scripts in main website directory

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I've moved over from apache 2.0 to IIS on Windows 2000.

I need to set-up a virtual directory to run my scripts in - which I have done. However, this virtual directory runs in a sub-folder to the main site. I want to run index.asp - the main index file to the website. How do I set up a virtual directory with the same name as my main site that works? Or am I being (more likely) just a dimwit?

Presently, I have the website set-up as 'www.the-stranglers.com/' and scripts run in 'www.the-stranglers.com/scripts/' how do I get index.asp to work in the main site folder?

Any hints, clues or ideas where I can stick my head welcome.

Hi Lizard...

On IIS expand the websites list.
On the 'default website' right click and choose properties.

Next, on the 'home directory' tab, at the bottom, change the 'execute permissions' dropdown to scripts only.

There you have it.... drop your file in the root of the website, and it'll work.

However, index.asp is NOT a default document in IIS as a default setting. The filename you are really looking for is:- 'default.asp'

Hope this helps you.

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Many thanks but ...

This is what is driving me mad. IIS appears - at face value - not even slightly logical. What is the point of this 'default website'? in the drop down list?

I went to the default website and it was already configured as you suggested. On a seperate note, I know about default pages etc. - not a problem.

This is how IIS is set-up

Server Name: ODIN
+ Default Web site
+ Administration web site
+ www.the-stranglers.com
>>> + scripts (virtual Directory)
>>> + Images (website folders, etc.)
>>>>>>index.asp (website files, etc)

I cannot run index.asp in www.the-stranglers.com

Have I done something stoopid?

right click on the default website and select "stop"

you could also delete that scripts virtual directory, you dont need it. (you can run ASP script anywhere)

Default website exists so that there is at least 1 website setup when IIS is installed, no need to get your knickers in a twist about it! :wink:

Windows 2000 Workstation or Server?

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Yes, this worked - fantastic!! Thanks very much.