Hi Guys, I just did another instance install of DNN 5.0 (the last 2 went fine) This one for some reason is giving me an error I just can't figure out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I went through security settings and everything seems fine.


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Line 80:     <!-- HttpModules for Common Functionality -->
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Peter
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You might want to try reposting. Something clearly is missing.

Joe, With all of your DNN experience I'm just surprised that you couldn't figure that one out...

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Peter
It was there when I posted...

Ok what do I need to do to have this show up for you..Hmmm

( Line 77: < /system.webServer>
Line 78: < system.web>
Line 79: < machineKey validationKey="F9D1A2D3E1D3E2F7B3D9F90FF3965ABDAC304902" decryptionKey="F9D1A2D3E1D3E2F7B3D9F90FF3965ABDAC304902F8D923AC" decryption="3DES" validation="SHA1" />
Line 80: < !-- HttpModules for Common Functionality -->
Line 81: < httpModules> )

My extensive DNN experience seems to be failing me here. 

Is there some error text to go with this?

Ok, do you see it now? Line 79 is the error. Machine Key validation error.

Peter

Could you please include the exact language of the error, or point me to a URL where I can see it?

Server Error in '/' Application.
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Configuration Error
Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately.

Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS.

Source Error:

(THAN THE NUMBER CODE FROM ABOVE)


Source File: C:\Inetpub\vhosts\ccripoll.com\httpdocs\dnn\web.config Line: 79



Show Additional Configuration Errors:


It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. (C:\Inetpub\vhosts\ccripoll.com\httpdocs\dnn\web.config line 132)
It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. (C:\Inetpub\vhosts\ccripoll.com\httpdocs\dnn\web.config line 190)
It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. (C:\Inetpub\vhosts\ccripoll.com\httpdocs\dnn\web.config line 191)




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Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:2.0.50727.1433; ASP.NET Version:2.0.50727.1433

Thanks.

I Googled "DotNetNuke It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level."

I found a number of places where this is discussed.  

"You need to define your Virtual Directory as an Appliaction in IIS."


So, best guess is that the problem is with the configuration of your IIS website.

Isn't it funny how you can do 2 separate instances, theoretically identical, and get two different results. I thought maybe it had to do with the machine key, but I guess it generates a new key during the install. the web site is running under www.ccripoll.com and I am setting up the instance under www.ccripoll.com/dnn Than whe I am done, I will just go into IIS and change the Home directory. I set up another site the same way. www.lanfrank.com and www.lanfrank.com/dnn That seemed to go OK for the setup.

Peter

Joe, I had to go in and convert the directory to an "Application" in IIS and the site loads the configuration wizard fine.

Peter
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