iis server problem

I have the follwing problem. I have a Winxp pro SP2.
So, when i try to write in the browser http://name of my server, the
internet explorer reply me:


The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web
site
might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to
adjust your
browser settings.


Please try the following:


a.. Click the Refresh button, or try again later.


b.. If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that
it is
spelled correctly.


c.. To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and
then
click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The
settings
should match those provided by your local area network (LAN)
administrator
or Internet service provider (ISP).
d.. If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft Windows
can
examine your network and automatically discover network connection
settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click Detect Network Settings
e.. Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help
menu
and then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength
security
you have installed.
f.. If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
Security
settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click
Internet
Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and
check
settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
g.. Click the Back button to try another link.


Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer
Any idea, to solve my problem???

i have tried pinging my server and it replies but i don`t think iis is
running as when i try to restart it, it doesn`t.
it says it is running but i know it isn`t as smtp an worldwide web
publishing aren`t running.
pls any help would be appreciated.

Justin
Thu May 10 13:17:39 CDT 2007

try a few basic things first...
most importantly turn off friendly HTTP error msgs..

in IE go to tools - options and go to the advanced tab.. about 10 items or
so down there is a check box that says something alone the lines of show
friendly http error messages which is by default checked. uncheck that...
check the page again and this time you might get a little bit better of an
error message.

also always do a simple test of using the IP instead of the name. because
this is local it shouldnt really change things but its always a good idea to
test.
and because this is local you can also test going to http://localhost

obviously verify that IIS is running and the site is runing.

another basic thing to check is to make sure the port is open... once again,
very basic but always good to verify..
if you do a netstat -a you will get a list of all open and listening ports..
you should see one for http thats in a listening state.

and check your event logs for anything related to IIS

chances are you'll find the problem listed in the event log someplace.

Justin

<sanim16@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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>I have the follwing problem. I have a Winxp pro SP2.
> So, when i try to write in the browser http://name of my server, the
> internet explorer reply me:
>
>
> The page cannot be displayed
> The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web
> site
> might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to
> adjust your
> browser settings.
>
>
> Please try the following:
>
>
> a.. Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
>
>
> b.. If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that
> it is
> spelled correctly.
>
>
> c.. To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and
> then
> click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The
> settings
> should match those provided by your local area network (LAN)
> administrator
> or Internet service provider (ISP).
> d.. If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft Windows
> can
> examine your network and automatically discover network connection
> settings.
> If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
> click Detect Network Settings
> e.. Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help
> menu
> and then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength
> security
> you have installed.
> f.. If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
> Security
> settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click
> Internet
> Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and
> check
> settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
> g.. Click the Back button to try another link.
>
>
> Cannot find server or DNS Error
> Internet Explorer
> Any idea, to solve my problem???
>
> i have tried pinging my server and it replies but i don`t think iis is
> running as when i try to restart it, it doesn`t.
> it says it is running but i know it isn`t as smtp an worldwide web
> publishing aren`t running.
> pls any help would be appreciated.
>

Jeff
Fri May 11 13:58:55 CDT 2007

If your are convinced IIS is not running, what exactly is your question
then? How to restart it? What are the event logs saying? Go to command
prompt do an c:\>iisreset - what happens? Does HTTP service fail? Also,
try IP address of server in browers: http://128.178.128.56 example.

Check IIS iteself, make sure the DEFAULT Website is started.

If the service or site is not started, of course your going to get that
error.

Give us a little more info.

Jeff-

<sanim16@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:1178814430.550958.138640@n59g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>I have the follwing problem. I have a Winxp pro SP2.
> So, when i try to write in the browser http://name of my server, the
> internet explorer reply me:
>
>
> The page cannot be displayed
> The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web
> site
> might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to
> adjust your
> browser settings.
>
>
> Please try the following:
>
>
> a.. Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
>
>
> b.. If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that
> it is
> spelled correctly.
>
>
> c.. To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and
> then
> click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The
> settings
> should match those provided by your local area network (LAN)
> administrator
> or Internet service provider (ISP).
> d.. If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft Windows
> can
> examine your network and automatically discover network connection
> settings.
> If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
> click Detect Network Settings
> e.. Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help
> menu
> and then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength
> security
> you have installed.
> f.. If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
> Security
> settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click
> Internet
> Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and
> check
> settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
> g.. Click the Back button to try another link.
>
>
> Cannot find server or DNS Error
> Internet Explorer
> Any idea, to solve my problem???
>
> i have tried pinging my server and it replies but i don`t think iis is
> running as when i try to restart it, it doesn`t.
> it says it is running but i know it isn`t as smtp an worldwide web
> publishing aren`t running.
> pls any help would be appreciated.
>

sanim16
Sun May 13 11:51:46 CDT 2007

i have checked netstat and the port for localhost is in a close_wait
state. the event logs for w3svc says the service metabase path '/lm/
w3svc/' could not be opened. the data is in error code.

the same thing for smtpsvc.

Event Type: Error
Event Source: SMTPSVC
Event Category: None
Event ID: 116
Date: 5/13/07
Time: 3:53:26 PM
User: N/A
Computer: OSOBASE
Description:
The service metabase path '/LM/SMTPSVC/' could not be opened. The
data is the error code.
For additional information specific to this message please visit the
Microsoft Online Support site located at: http://www.microsoft.com/contentredirect.asp.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 03 00 00 00 ....



Event Type: Error
Event Source: W3SVC
Event Category: None
Event ID: 116
Date: 5/13/07
Time: 3:51:32 PM
User: N/A
Computer: OSOBASE
Description:
The service metabase path '/LM/W3SVC/' could not be opened. The data
is the error code.
For additional information specific to this message please visit the
Microsoft Online Support site located at: http://www.microsoft.com/contentredirect.asp.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 03 00 00 00 ....

Justin
Tue May 15 07:34:58 CDT 2007

take a look at this
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889073

<sanim16@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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>i have checked netstat and the port for localhost is in a close_wait
> state. the event logs for w3svc says the service metabase path '/lm/
> w3svc/' could not be opened. the data is in error code.
>
> the same thing for smtpsvc.
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: SMTPSVC
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 116
> Date: 5/13/07
> Time: 3:53:26 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: OSOBASE
> Description:
> The service metabase path '/LM/SMTPSVC/' could not be opened. The
> data is the error code.
> For additional information specific to this message please visit the
> Microsoft Online Support site located at:
> http://www.microsoft.com/contentredirect.asp.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 03 00 00 00 ....
>
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: W3SVC
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 116
> Date: 5/13/07
> Time: 3:51:32 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: OSOBASE
> Description:
> The service metabase path '/LM/W3SVC/' could not be opened. The data
> is the error code.
> For additional information specific to this message please visit the
> Microsoft Online Support site located at:
> http://www.microsoft.com/contentredirect.asp.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 03 00 00 00 ....
>
>

sanim16
Sat May 19 09:05:00 CDT 2007

i have looked at the hotfix but i don`t think it aplies to me because
i had the problem before i installed win xp sp2.

Any further help would be appreciated.

you can mail me @ sanim16@googlemail.com

Justin
Tue May 22 13:03:15 CDT 2007

only other thing i found was that perhaps your metabase is corrupt.
http://www.eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=116&eventno=965&source=W3SVC&phase=1

backup what you can and then try this

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/234429

if that doesnt work try to reinstall IIS

Justin

<sanim16@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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>i have looked at the hotfix but i don`t think it aplies to me because
> i had the problem before i installed win xp sp2.
>
> Any further help would be appreciated.
>
> you can mail me @ sanim16@googlemail.com
>