Home:  Support:  Search:

Solution To: Error - "Server error in '\' application -- run-time error"
How to Create a Virtual Directory in IIS

The above error occurs when the directory being used for IDAutomation's Barcode Server for IIS or any .aspx page utilizing IDAutomation's ASP.NET Server Controls is not set up as a virtual directory under IIS with the ability to run applications. The .aspx page and associated DLLs cannot simply be run out of a subdirectory set up in the root directory of the web server. A virtual directory must be created in IIS.

Solution(s):

Create a virtual directory using IIS, mapped to the directory storing the IDAutomation Server Control files. 

A virtual directory under IIS needs to be created from an existing directory. If the directory does not exist, create one using My Computer or Windows Explorer. To create a virtual directory, follow these steps:

  • Open the IIS Management Console. This tool can be found under Administrative Tools.
  • Right-click on the website where the directory is needed.
  • Choose New - Virtual Directory.
  • When asked for the Alias name, enter the name of the directory. The user would type this name into the browser. For example, http://www.mydomain.com/myAlias.
  • When asked to grant permissions to the directory, choose the default permissions of Read and Run Scripts.
  • After the Virtual Directory is created the folder should appear differently in the IIS Management Console.
  • If problems still occur, stop and restart IIS and ensure it is set to run applications.
Related Documents:
 

© Copyright 2000-2009 IDAutomation.com, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Legal Notices. 

Over 70% of Fortune 100 companies use IDAutomation's products to automate their businesses.