IIS, hangs on opening file...

Why does my IIS hangs when I run this code...

<%
filespec = "test.html"
filespec = server.mapPath(filespec)
scr = "scripting.fileSystemObject"
set fs = server.createobject(scr)
set f = fs.openTextFile(filespec) THIS HANGS THE IIS
content = f.readall
set f = nothing
set fs = nothing
response.write(content)
%>


I run Win XP and IIS 5.1

I have tested this code on my ISP, and if functions good there. Bu they run a lower version of IIS, because the Server.Execute doesnt work there.

What could be the problem, the file path is correct.

Can someone with Win XP and IIS 5.1 please verify that this does not work??

/Smirre

Try using OpenTextFile instead. I know it definatly works with IIS 5 on win XP

I believe this is : -
1 for reading
2 for writing
3 for modifying

Set FS = Server.CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set RS = FS.OpenTextFile(Server.MapPath("file.dat"),1)
content = f.readall
RS.Close
Set FS = Nothing
Set RS = Nothing
response.write content

No, good....

I must proberly reinstall the IIS.....


/Smirre

Reinstalling the IIS wont help.

With IIS 5.0, i.e the version which ships with windows 2000.win xp. by default the write permissions are not given in the root folder.

The code is alright.

What u need to do is disable simple sharing for the root folder and give modify permissions to the IWAM user.:)

Nope, that didnt work......

Anything else I can check???

/Smirre

It has to be that. cant be any other reason. post back the settings what u have made so far.

I will take some snap shots. Should I mail you or should I just post hem??

/Smirre

Whatever u prefer.

The properties dialog of the webserver...

Home directory of the webserver..

Directory security of the webserver...

Navigate to your root folder in windows explorer and right click on the root folder - select sharing and security tab. (If you have disbaled simple permissions type then only can you be able to see the securities tab). then add the following users -- iwam and iusr. give them the modify permissions.

Post back if you want more info.:)

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...ermissions.asp