Webbot vs FileSystemObject

[bmarx]

Why would webbot be able to create a file on my web server and
FileSystemObject not? The web server is IIS5 with frontpage extensions
installed.

 

[Kevin Spencer]

It's all about permissions. When you refer to "FileSystemObject" I have to
assume you're talking about ASP and the Scripting.FileSystemObject object.
Right? Well, ASP runs under a user account (IUser_<machine name>) that has
to have permission to write to the specified folder. FrontPage server
extensions manage their own permissions. With ASP, you have to do it.

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Kevin Spencer
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[bmarx]

Thanks...that is kind of what I thought was happening. Just needed to
confirm it.

 

[bmarx]

Will I need to set the permissions on the server for the specific folder?

Thanks

 

[Kevin Spencer]

Yes. and remember, we're talking about file system permissions. This has
nothing to do with your web server, only your file system.

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Kevin Spencer
Microsoft MVP
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[Chris Leeds, MVP-FrontPage]

I remember going nuts trying to set the folder permissions with IIS control
panel till I realized it was windows explorer I'd need.

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