Failed to access IIS metabase.

Hi,

Here is the solution for the error "Failed to access IIS metabase." which occurred in my case when i was trying to access a web application first time after installation of IIS (Version 5.1) in my XP pro.

In command prompt, go to the location:
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727

Run, aspnet_regiis -i

This will install asp.net 2.0. & web application works for me now :)

[Update]
At times ASPNET account may not have permission to access IIS metabase.
The following command has to be executed;

aspnet_regiis -ga ASPNET

Hope this should be helpful :)

Regards
Fauzi