just setup instantforum with the automatic install, all seemed to go well and a sucsesfull message came up. Then i clicked to run and the following message comes up.

Other than getting another beer, your suggestions are ...

thanks....pete

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:

Line 92: 		<!-- the web.config for your other application, 

you'll also need to ensure you include -->Line 93: 		

<!-- the machineKey element below -->Line 94: 		<authentication mode="Forms">Line 95: 	

<forms name="InstantASP" loginUrl="Logon.aspx" Line 96: 		protection="All" slidingExpiration="true" path="/"/>

Source File: c:\inetpub\wwwroot\instantforum414\web.config    Line: 94
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\wwwroot\instantforum414\web.config line 102)
        

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

Hope your very well. This error message is typically raised when the folder containing the forum is not marked as a IS web application. You'll need to locate the forum installation folder within IIS and mark this as a web application.

You can read further information on this at...

http://docs.instantasp.co.uk/instantforum/configureiis.html

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions or problems don't hesitate to respond,


Kindest Regards,

Ryan Healey
Director / Developer

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