IIS doesn't close WebSocket connections cleanly
I apologize if this isn't the right place to report an issue, but the IIS Feedback page is down. It appears that IIS isn't closing WebSocket connections properly. According to the WebSocket specification, the peer closing the connection is supposed to…
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classic asp will also be abandoned?
Just as VBScript will be ripped from Windows in future!
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IIS: How to setup mTLS authentication for Belgian eID Card
Hello, I've been trying to deploy an API using mTLS authentication on a Windows Server 2022 VM with an IIS 10.0 installed with no success. The Web API is developped using .NET Core 8.0 and works properly when launched through Visual Studio. It's goal is…
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Unable to install IIS on Server 2019 DC error 0x800f081f
I`m getting this error: I tried the following commands: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.17763.3650] (c) 2018 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\Administrator.WIN-ONA542MGLKP>dism /online /enable-feature…
Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server Management
Windows Server PowerShell

Unable to install IIS on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC Version 1809
I am trying to install IIS on a Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC laptop. The version is 1809. I used Control Panel --> Programs and Features --> Turn Windows features on or off When I click on IIS and OK, I then receive the message: The referenced…
Windows 10
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IIS SMTP Virtual Server, suddenly not sending emails
I have a virtual smtp server running on a machine, I have another machine that is sending emails to that and forwarding to google (smtp.gmail.com). Was working for couple years now but suddenly, stopped. It is saying error "Action: failedStatus:…
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Receiving an ERR_BAD_SSL_CLIENT_AUTH_CERT error with Kestrel
I am attempting to deploy an ASP.NET Core MVC App using the following set-up in my Program.cs public static IHostBuilder CreateHostBuilder(string[] args) => Host.CreateDefaultBuilder(args) …
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ASP.NET Core
HTTP Error 500.30 - ASP.NET Core app failed to start
After upgrading Visual Studio to version 17.11, my Web API stopped working and I get an error: HTTP Error 500.30 - ASP.NET Core app failed to start Common solutions to this issue: The app failed to start The app started but then stopped The app started…
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Visual Studio

NDES Server - works with "localhost", but fails to authenticate with FQDN
Hello, I'm just curious about a behaviour in my NDES deployment and I hope that someone with experience can answer my question. I will use NDES NOT with intune, but with other MDM solution, it's JAMF Pro. I've followed the instructions of the deployment,…
Windows Server 2019
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Inquiry about the Deprecation of WebClient/WebDAV Services, Overall Impact, and Replacement Options
Hi Team, I recently came across information about the deprecation of WebClient/WebDAV services and the potential impact on WebDAV publishing and WebDAV authorization rules, and I'm seeking clarification on the impact and alternative solutions. Could…
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Windows 11

Cannot create a Virtual directory on IIS FTP site pointing to Azure FileShare
Dear Team, As a part of project requirement, I am creating a Virtual directory pointing to Azure File Share on Azure Windows server 2012R2 and IIS8.5. However its failing at Authorization with the error : "Path might not exist and could not be…
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Unable to complete Certificate request in IIS
I'm trying to create a certificate request in IIS; I complete all the information, choose the file name to save the request and the request hangs on this screen: I've generated quite a few requests in the past & it's created the request OK.
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How to fix Perflib errors on Event Viewer : Event ID - 1008 and 1023
Hello folks. I'm getting these on my Event Viewer... Could you explain why this error was throwing and give a way to solve this... The Open Procedure for service "BITS" in DLL "C:\Windows\System32\bitsperf.dll" failed. Performance…
Windows 10
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How to select 308 for a redirect in IIS 10 URL Rewrite
I'm writing some rewrite rules in IIS 10, and want to add some redirects (namely, the standard HTTP-->HTTPS redirect). I've heard that for redirects, 308 is preferred to 301, as POST's aren't changed to GET's. But in the "Edit Inbound Rule"…
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Can't see IIS-FTP logs in event viewer
Can't see IIS-FTP logs in event viewer: Note: Tested on Windows Server 2012, 2019, and 2022. I heard that we can find the log coming from the IIS-FTP source with the event id 13, in the event viewer. This event id indicates failed logon attempt to an FTP…
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WinCache for PHP8 pre-build available
There are some old threads asking for WinCache for PHP 8. Maybe this will help someone. Here is a pre-build DLL of WinCache 2.0.0.8 extension compiled for PHP 8.0.28 (VS16 x64 Non Thread Safe). Seems to compile and run fine without any…
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IIS php fastcgi and chunked request body
I've found out IIS doesn't support a chunked request bodies, eg. I found a mention: In HTTP/1.1, chunked transfer encoding is primarily a server-side response mechanism. The specification (RFC 9112, previously RFC 7230 and RFC 2616) defines chunked…
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Why can't I start the application pool on my PC
After I start the application, I find that it stops automatically and all websites report HTTP 503 service unavailable. This happens for all application pools. How can I solve this problem?
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Why does HttpPlatformHandler/ANCMv2 for IIS only assign a port dynamically and how to use ARR/URL Rewrite given this
This question is 2 parts - would really appreciate any insight. What are the architectural reasons behind the port assignment via HttpPlatformHandler to another process, let's say a Python web app, only being dynamic? i.e. it is not possible to…
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ASP.NET Core

V2.1 rewrite.dll wrong version included in msi packages?
Hi, I was experiencing some issues with rewrite rules on a MS 2019 Server IIS 10.x today, and decided to uninstall and reinstall my V2.1 rewrite module to rule out any fault with my installed rewrite fileset, associated reg settings and related IIS…