i must let you know that IIS is working properly though because i can remotely login to the web based administration that uses IIS just something with the local web site -- JOSEPH CRAWFORD JR. "Joe Crawford Jr." <joe@traptfans.com> wrote in message 20031022222038.89930.qmail@pb1.pair.com">news:20031022222038.89930.qmail@pb1.pair.com... Hello, i have tried to get my server 2003 working bu5t i am not sure what i am doing wrong, i have installed the application server and iis was installed.... for some reason right from the get go the http://localhost/ doesn't work says this You are not authorized to view this page You might not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials you supplied. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please try to contact the Web site by using any e-mail address or phone number that may be listed on the localhost home page. You can click Search to look for information on the Internet. HTTP Error 403 - Forbidden Internet Explorer i have tried to install php and see if to worked afterwards but it didn't i know how to setup a web server in 2k and xp but for some reason the same steps are not working for 2003 server if anyone here has used 2003 server i owuld appreciate any help you can offer :) -- JOSEPH CRAWFORD JR.
