IIS: Receives a "500 Server Error" Accessing the Administration Web Site (239045)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0
This article was previously published under Q239045

SYMPTOMS

When accessing the Administration Web Site (IISADMIN) that is set up in Internet Information Services 5.0, you may receive the following error message:
500 Server Error.

CAUSE

This can occur when the application has been removed from the Web site. This site will require the use of an application.

RESOLUTION

In order to correct this problem, perform the following steps:
  1. Open the Internet Services Manager MMC (or custom snap-in) and navigate to the Administration Web Site.
  2. Right-click on the Administration Web Site and then click on Properties.
  3. Click the Home Directory tab, and look at the settings under Application Settings.
  4. Click Create.
  5. You have now created an application for the site.
  6. Click OK.

Be sure to test the site to make sure that it is working correctly.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/15/2004
Keywords:kbpending kbprb kbProd2Web KB239045
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