Checks if ASP.NET is configured properly to install the Autodesk Vault Server. The check runs three ASPX tests. To resolve this issue, review the error messages below, and then take the corresponding corrective action.
Note: Some firewalls can cause this check to fail. See
Known Firewall Check for more information on configuring a firewall.
Four levels of tests are performed for the ASP Status Check. Each level of testing issues specific error messages related to that test.
1. MSI Web Service Installation
- Unable to find MSI file Your installation is missing files. New media is required before continuing.
- ASP Status Check Failed during installation of test msi
- ASP.Net Test installation was unable to find x file(s) An error occurred during the installation of the test msi file. Make sure that you have Administrator access and that your IIS installation is working properly.
2. Static HTTP File Access
- Accessing an http static file failed at URL "http:// localhost/TestASP/TestASPNetStatic.txt"
- The contents of the file "http:// localhost/TestASP/TestASPNetStatic.txt" is xxx expected yyy. Http access to static files failed. Your installation of IIS is preventing users from accessing files through the virtual directory. This could be a result of either a bad installation of IIS or restricted access of the IIS virtual directory.In the Internet Explorer address bar, type: http:// localhost. If access is denied or the page is not found page, the most common cause is read access is not allowed on the default web site.
Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012
- Launch the administrative command prompt.
- Run command %windir%\system32\DISM.exe /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:IIS-ASPNET45 /All /quiet /NoRestart
- When the command finishes runing, click re-test on the Installation Pre-check screen.
Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7
Check the IIS 6 Management Compatibility is installed.
- From the Windows control panel double click Programs and Features
- On the left side of the dialog box select Turn Windows features on or off.
- Expand the Internet Information Services option.
- Expand the IIS6 Management Compatibility option and check all the sub options.
Windows Server 2003
Check the IIS folder permissions. The default location is C:\Inetpub\wwwroot.
- Right click on the root folder and select properties.
- Select the Security Tab.
- The user named Internet Guest Account should have read access.
Windows XP
Check the IIS folder permissions. The default location is C:\Inetpub\wwwroot.
- Right click on the root folder and select properties.
- Select the Security Tab.
- The user named Internet Guest Account should have read access.
3. ASPX Access
- ASPX file failed to run at URL: "http://localhost/TestASP/TestASPNet.aspx". The test ASPX did not run properly. Re-register the ASP.Net filters. At the command line, enter:c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\aspnet_regiis -i -enable.
On a 64-bit operating system, enter:
c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework64\v4.0.30319\aspnet_regiis -i -enable Note: Make sure 32-bit mode is not enabled on 64-bit OS.
On Windows XP x64 or Windows Server 2003 x64, type the following command to disable the 32-bit mode:
cscript
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\inetpub\adminscripts\adsutil.vbs SET
W3SVC/AppPools/Enable32bitAppOnWin64 0
On Windows vista x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, or Windows 7 x64, right-click on the DefaultAppPool and select Advanced Settings. Make sure that the Enable 32-bit Applications is set to False.
Also, check to make sure that the default web site is using version 4.0 of ASP.Net by performing these steps:
Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7
- Open the Windows Control Panel and then double-click System and Maintenance.
- Double-click Administrative Tools.
- From Administrative Tools, double-click Internet Information Services.
- In the Internet Information Services dialog box, expand local computer and select Application Pools.
- Right-click on DefaultAppPool and select Basic Settings.
- Select .NET Framework v4.0.30319 in the .NET Framework version drop-down.
- Click OK.
Windows Server 2003
- Open the Windows Control Panel and then double-click Administrative Tools.
- From Administrative Tools, double-click Internet Information Services.
- In the Internet Information Services dialog box, expand local computer Web Sites.
- Right-click Default Web Site and then select Properties.
- In the Default Web Site Properties dialog, select the ASP .NET tab.
- Select 4.0.30319 from the ASP.NET version drop-down.
- Click OK.
Windows XP
- Open the Windows Control Panel and then double-click Administrative Tools.
- From Administrative Tools, double-click Internet Information Services.
- In the Internet Information Services dialog box, expand local computer Web Sites.
- Right-click Default Web Site and then select Properties.
- In the Default Web Site Properties dialog, select the ASP .NET tab.
- Select 4.0.30319 from the ASP.NET version drop-down.
- Click OK.
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ASPX page was unable to write temp file to directory: xxx. Navigate to the directory specified in the error message and grant write access. Server operating systems require the web service extension of ASP .NET v4.0 to be enabled. To change this setting for a Microsoft Windows server operating system, right-click My Computer and then select Manage. In the Computer Management window, expand .
4. Web Service Access
- ASP Status Check Web Service Call failed with an exception.
- ASPX Web Service Call failure The most common cause is ASP.Net 4.0 is not set up for the default web site.
Resolve ASP Status Check Errors
If none of the above error conditions can be corrected, a re-installation of .Net Framework 4.0 may be needed.
Before proceeding with the solution outlined below, verify that no other ASP-related checks require action. If any other ASP checks require action, resolve those issues first and then click Re-check. Resolving the other ASP-related issues first may resolve this issue.
- Launch the Windows Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- In the Add or Remove Programs dialog, select Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0.
- Click Change/Remove.
- You are prompted to verify removing the Microsoft .NET Framework. Click Yes. Once the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 is removed, continue with the installation. The Autodesk Data Management Server installer re-installs the .NET Framework.