i have figured this out and i am going to post how to do it incase other people would like to get this to work Start -> Administrative Tools -> Internet Information Services Manager Click the + by your computer name Go to Web Service Extensions And Add one for PHP and enable it. Once you do that you should have no problems, install PHP and restart your IIS. -- 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.
