FIX: Your ASP.NET request runs, but no ASPNET_WP.EXE worker process appears in Task Manager when you use Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 (892088)

SYMPTOMS

If your Machine.config file contains syntax errors in the proxy bypass list, the wrong process model may be used to run ASP.NET requests when you use the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 (SP3). For example, if you add the following code in the <system.net> section of your Machine.config file, ASP.NET requests run, but no ASPNET_WP.EXE worker process appears in Task Manager.

<defaultProxy>
<proxy usesystemdefault="false" proxyaddress="intranetproxy" bypassonlocal="true" />
  <bypasslist>
    <add address=".*\.corp\.microsoft\.com\:.*" />
  </bypasslist>
</defaultProxy>

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you use the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3. This problem occurs because the .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 does not include an update for this problem.

Note This problem was fixed in the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2).

For example, you may experience the symptoms that are described in the "Symptoms" section when the following conditions are true:

You apply the software update that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article 840870 on your computer that is running the .NET Framework 1.0 SP2. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
840870 FIX: ASP.NET requests run, but no ASPNET_WP.EXE worker process appears in Task Manager
Then, you update your computer by installing Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3.

RESOLUTION

Software update information

A supported software update is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This software update may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 service pack that contains this software update.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the software update. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[LN];CNTACTMS

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

The Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3

Restart requirement

After you apply this software update, restart your computer if you are prompted to do this.

Software update replacement information

This software update does not replace any other software updates.

File information

The English version of this software update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
   ------------------------------------------------------------
   30-Dec-2004  19:21  1.0.3705.6030  200,704  Aspnet_isapi.dll
   30-Dec-2004  19:21  1.0.3705.6030   32,768  Aspnet_wp.exe

MORE INFORMATION

Additionally, if you try to apply the software update that is described in KB article 840870 on your computer that is running the .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, you receive the following error message. Also, the software update is not applied.

The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade patch may update a different version of the program. Verify that the program to be upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct patch upgrade.

Note You also receive this error message if you try to apply the software update that is described in KB article 840870 on your computer that is running a version of the .NET Framework 1.0 that is earlier than the .NET Framework 1.0 SP2.

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates