Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

**Steven Burn** · Jul 19 '05, 01:52 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my host
upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no problems with
paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it being
disabled ;o)

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"Lovely Angel" <lovely_angel_f or_you@yahoo.co m> wrote in message
news:#jD478wiEH A.636@TK2MSFTNG P12.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Dear Friends
> Hope you doing great.
>
> I have recently shifted to a webhost which is Using Windows 2003 and IIS
> 6. Now my application was working fine earlier but now I am facing this
> problem
>
> Server.MapPath( ) error 'ASP 0175 : 80004005'
> Disallowed Path Characters
> /backend/_add_two.asp, line 103
> The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the
> MapPath method.
>
> Now I found out that this error is because of default setting of Enable
> Parent Paths is disabled by default in IIS 6.0.
> More info can be found at support.microso ft.com/?id=332117.
>
> Now what if my service provider cant change that setting. What is the
> work around, how to access the directory movving up down. Any help will
> be appreciated.
>
> Love
> Lovely
>
>
>
> *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***
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**Carol Carrot** · Jul 19 '05, 01:52 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
Why not just answer the questions or step aside?

"Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my host
> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no problems[/color]
with[color=blue]
> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it being
> disabled ;o)
>
> --
>
> Regards
>
> Steven Burn
> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> www.it-mate.co.uk
>
> Keeping it FREE!
>
>
> "Lovely Angel" <lovely_angel_f or_you@yahoo.co m> wrote in message
> news:#jD478wiEH A.636@TK2MSFTNG P12.phx.gbl...[color=green]
> > Dear Friends
> > Hope you doing great.
> >
> > I have recently shifted to a webhost which is Using Windows 2003 and IIS
> > 6. Now my application was working fine earlier but now I am facing this
> > problem
> >
> > Server.MapPath( ) error 'ASP 0175 : 80004005'
> > Disallowed Path Characters
> > /backend/_add_two.asp, line 103
> > The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the
> > MapPath method.
> >
> > Now I found out that this error is because of default setting of Enable
> > Parent Paths is disabled by default in IIS 6.0.
> > More info can be found at support.microso ft.com/?id=332117.
> >
> > Now what if my service provider cant change that setting. What is the
> > work around, how to access the directory movving up down. Any help will
> > be appreciated.
> >
> > Love
> > Lovely
> >
> >
> >
> > *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***
> > Don't just participate in USENET...get rewarded for it![/color]
>
>[/color]

**joker** · Jul 19 '05, 01:53 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 -WorkAround

Microsoft seems to think that it should be disabled on IIS 4 & IIS 5 as
well.

Check out the following article over at http://support.microsoft.com

184717 AspEnableParent Paths MetaBase Property Should Be Set To False

From what it says it sounds like they thing it should be disabled.

Since you didn't post the code that creates this error I can't think of
any workarounds.

If you post the code we can help you better.

Lovely Angel wrote:
[color=blue]
> Dear Friends
> Hope you doing great.
>
> I have recently shifted to a webhost which is Using Windows 2003 and IIS
> 6. Now my application was working fine earlier but now I am facing this
> problem
>
> Server.MapPath( ) error 'ASP 0175 : 80004005'
> Disallowed Path Characters
> /backend/_add_two.asp, line 103
> The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the
> MapPath method.
>
> Now I found out that this error is because of default setting of Enable
> Parent Paths is disabled by default in IIS 6.0.
> More info can be found at support.microso ft.com/?id=332117.
>
> Now what if my service provider cant change that setting. What is the
> work around, how to access the directory movving up down. Any help will
> be appreciated.
>
> Love
> Lovely
>
>
>
> *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***
> Don't just participate in USENET...get rewarded for it![/color]

**Jeff Cochran** · Jul 19 '05, 01:53 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 18:51:40 -0700, Lovely Angel
<lovely_angel_f or_you@yahoo.co m> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Dear Friends
>Hope you doing great.
>
>I have recently shifted to a webhost which is Using Windows 2003 and IIS
>6. Now my application was working fine earlier but now I am facing this
>problem
>
>Server.MapPath () error 'ASP 0175 : 80004005'
>Disallowed Path Characters
>/backend/_add_two.asp, line 103
>The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the
>MapPath method.
>
>Now I found out that this error is because of default setting of Enable
>Parent Paths is disabled by default in IIS 6.0.
>More info can be found at support.microso ft.com/?id=332117.
>
>Now what if my service provider cant change that setting. What is the
>work around, how to access the directory movving up down. Any help will
>be appreciated.[/color]

The service provider *can* change it, the problem is whether they will
or not. The solution is not to use parent paths if they're
disallowed. Either put the database file in a folder that doesn't
require parent paths to reach it, use a physical file path instead of
Server.MapPath, or use a different provider. There are no "work
arounds" only changes to match the server's configuration.

Jeff

**Jeff Cochran** · Jul 19 '05, 01:53 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:26:09 -0600, "Carol Carrot"
<CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote:
[color=blue]
>That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
>Why not just answer the questions or step aside?[/color]

Now I'm sorry I gave you an answer...

Jeff

[color=blue]
>"Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
>news:u5pejIxiE HA.1712@TK2MSFT NGP09.phx.gbl.. .[color=green]
>> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my host
>> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no problems[/color]
>with[color=green]
>> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it being
>> disabled ;o)
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Steven Burn
>> Ur I.T. Mate Group
>> www.it-mate.co.uk
>>
>> Keeping it FREE!
>>
>>
>> "Lovely Angel" <lovely_angel_f or_you@yahoo.co m> wrote in message
>> news:#jD478wiEH A.636@TK2MSFTNG P12.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>> > Dear Friends
>> > Hope you doing great.
>> >
>> > I have recently shifted to a webhost which is Using Windows 2003 and IIS
>> > 6. Now my application was working fine earlier but now I am facing this
>> > problem
>> >
>> > Server.MapPath( ) error 'ASP 0175 : 80004005'
>> > Disallowed Path Characters
>> > /backend/_add_two.asp, line 103
>> > The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the
>> > MapPath method.
>> >
>> > Now I found out that this error is because of default setting of Enable
>> > Parent Paths is disabled by default in IIS 6.0.
>> > More info can be found at support.microso ft.com/?id=332117.
>> >
>> > Now what if my service provider cant change that setting. What is the
>> > work around, how to access the directory movving up down. Any help will
>> > be appreciated.
>> >
>> > Love
>> > Lovely
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***
>> > Don't just participate in USENET...get rewarded for it![/color]
>>
>>[/color]
>[/color]

**Ray Costanzo [MVP]** · Jul 19 '05, 01:53 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous responses like
this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you
give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much further
than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find most
people appreciate solutions even if not at first.

Ray at work

"Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..[color=blue]
> That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
>
>
>
> "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my host
>> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no problems[/color]
> with[color=green]
>> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it being
>> disabled ;o)
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Steven Burn
>> Ur I.T. Mate Group
>> www.it-mate.co.uk
>>
>> Keeping it FREE![/color][/color]

**Carol Carrot** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

>there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you give a
solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further than
just a flat-out answer to a question

Not this time, though does it?
Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other guy's
thinking?

The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the underliying
issue.
He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the parent
paths.

"Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote in
message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous responses[/color]
like[color=blue]
> this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you
> give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much[/color]
further[color=blue]
> than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find most
> people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
>
> Ray at work
>
>
> "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..[color=green]
> > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
> >
> >
> >
> > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
> >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my host
> >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no problems[/color]
> > with[color=darkred]
> >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it[/color][/color][/color]
being[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> disabled ;o)
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Regards
> >>
> >> Steven Burn
> >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> >> www.it-mate.co.uk
> >>
> >> Keeping it FREE![/color][/color]
>
>[/color]

**Jeff Cochran** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

I'm looking, but I can't find that your response has provided an
answer to the OP's underlying question. Or even a suggestion about
possible other avenues. Am I missing something?

Jeff

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 22:39:49 -0600, "Carol Carrot"
<CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote:
[color=blue][color=green]
>>there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you give a[/color]
>solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further than
>just a flat-out answer to a question
>
>Not this time, though does it?
>Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other guy's
>thinking?
>
>The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the underliying
>issue.
>He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the parent
>paths.
>
>
>"Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote in
>message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous responses[/color]
>like[color=green]
>> this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you
>> give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much[/color]
>further[color=green]
>> than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find most
>> people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
>>
>> Ray at work
>>
>>
>> "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
>> news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..[color=darkred]
>> > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
>> > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
>> > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...
>> >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my host
>> >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no problems
>> > with
>> >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it[/color][/color]
>being[color=green][color=darkred]
>> >> disabled ;o)
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Regards
>> >>
>> >> Steven Burn
>> >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
>> >> www.it-mate.co.uk
>> >>
>> >> Keeping it FREE![/color]
>>
>>[/color]
>[/color]

**Aaron [SQL Server MVP]** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

Carol has a habit of doing this. Bitching about how other people are not
solving the problem. Yet she can't be bothered to do any better...

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"Jeff Cochran" <jeff.nospam@zi na.com> wrote in message
news:413118f7.3 09523300@msnews .microsoft.com. ..[color=blue]
> I'm looking, but I can't find that your response has provided an
> answer to the OP's underlying question. Or even a suggestion about
> possible other avenues. Am I missing something?
>
> Jeff
>
> On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 22:39:49 -0600, "Carol Carrot"
> <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote:
>[color=green][color=darkred]
> >>there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you[/color][/color][/color]
give a[color=blue][color=green]
> >solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further than
> >just a flat-out answer to a question
> >
> >Not this time, though does it?
> >Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other guy's
> >thinking?
> >
> >The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the underliying
> >issue.
> >He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the[/color][/color]
parent[color=blue][color=green]
> >paths.
> >
> >
> >"Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote in
> >message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
> >> Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous responses[/color]
> >like[color=darkred]
> >> this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question,[/color][/color][/color]
you[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much[/color]
> >further[color=darkred]
> >> than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find most
> >> people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
> >>
> >> Ray at work
> >>
> >>
> >> "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> >> news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..
> >> > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> >> > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> >> > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...
> >> >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my[/color][/color][/color]
host[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no[/color][/color][/color]
problems[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> > with
> >> >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it[/color]
> >being[color=darkred]
> >> >> disabled ;o)
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >>
> >> >> Regards
> >> >>
> >> >> Steven Burn
> >> >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> >> >> www.it-mate.co.uk
> >> >>
> >> >> Keeping it FREE!
> >>
> >>[/color]
> >[/color]
>[/color]

**Steven Burn** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

> He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the
parent[color=blue]
> paths.[/color]

He did......?.... can you point that bit out to me please as I've been
through his post numerous times and can't find any part that mentions his
not wanting to hear about the ISP enabling it for him.....

As for my reply, as has already been pointed out by Jeff Cochran, there is
no "work-around" other than to either re-code whatever the OP is doing to
match the servers config, or ask the ISP to enable parent paths.

--

Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group

https://www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

"Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
news:fY-dnaNrc7WOJrPcRV n-rQ@comcast.com. ..[color=blue][color=green]
> >there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you give[/color][/color]
a[color=blue]
> solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further than
> just a flat-out answer to a question
>
> Not this time, though does it?
> Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other guy's
> thinking?
>
> The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the underliying
> issue.
> He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the[/color]
parent[color=blue]
> paths.
>
>
> "Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote in
> message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=green]
> > Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous responses[/color]
> like[color=green]
> > this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question,[/color][/color]
you[color=blue][color=green]
> > give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much[/color]
> further[color=green]
> > than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find most
> > people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
> >
> > Ray at work
> >
> >
> > "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> > news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..[color=darkred]
> > > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> > > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> > > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...
> > >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my[/color][/color][/color]
host[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no[/color][/color][/color]
problems[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > with
> > >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it[/color][/color]
> being[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >> disabled ;o)
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> Regards
> > >>
> > >> Steven Burn
> > >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> > >> www.it-mate.co.uk
> > >>
> > >> Keeping it FREE![/color]
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]

**Pauline Parrot** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

You do not need to show him that know better than he does about his
underlying "issues".

If you do that with an ASP application, everyone loses. A company gets what
they didn't ask for, because you are being all helpful and clever.

Just find out what the requriements are, and deliver that.

the question was "what if my service provider cant change that setting. What
is the
work around?"

The answer is not "I don't know why your provider can't change the setting".

"Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
news:e6LGi0DjEH A.2412@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=blue][color=green]
> > He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the[/color]
> parent[color=green]
> > paths.[/color]
>
> He did......?.... can you point that bit out to me please as I've been
> through his post numerous times and can't find any part that mentions his
> not wanting to hear about the ISP enabling it for him.....
>
> As for my reply, as has already been pointed out by Jeff Cochran, there is
> no "work-around" other than to either re-code whatever the OP is doing to
> match the servers config, or ask the ISP to enable parent paths.
>
> --
>
> Regards
>
> Steven Burn
> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> www.it-mate.co.uk
>
> Keeping it FREE!
>
>
> "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> news:fY-dnaNrc7WOJrPcRV n-rQ@comcast.com. ..[color=green][color=darkred]
> > >there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you[/color][/color][/color]
give[color=blue]
> a[color=green]
> > solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further than
> > just a flat-out answer to a question
> >
> > Not this time, though does it?
> > Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other guy's
> > thinking?
> >
> > The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the[/color][/color]
underliying[color=blue][color=green]
> > issue.
> > He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the[/color]
> parent[color=green]
> > paths.
> >
> >
> > "Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote in
> > message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
> > > Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous responses[/color]
> > like[color=darkred]
> > > this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question,[/color][/color]
> you[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much[/color]
> > further[color=darkred]
> > > than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find[/color][/color][/color]
most[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
> > >
> > > Ray at work
> > >
> > >
> > > "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> > > news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..
> > > > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> > > > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> > > > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...
> > > >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as my[/color][/color]
> host[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no[/color][/color]
> problems[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > with
> > > >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for it[/color]
> > being[color=darkred]
> > > >> disabled ;o)
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >>
> > > >> Regards
> > > >>
> > > >> Steven Burn
> > > >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> > > >> www.it-mate.co.uk
> > > >>
> > > >> Keeping it FREE!
> > >
> > >[/color]
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]

**Ray Costanzo [MVP]** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

You've heard the "think outside the box" saying before, right? That's what
responses such as Steve's are about. And, well, as far as I'm concerned and
hopefully the majority of the world, that's the right way to think.

Imagine you're in a newgroups whose topic is Fords and you read this post:
"I have one of those Fords that is prone to burst into flames because of the
poorly desinged ignition system, so I'm trying to mount a fire extinguisher
in my console. I can't figure out how to put holes in the console for the
fire extinguisher brackets though."

Which response would you think is more appropriate?

A) Use a drill.

B) Don't mount a fire extinguisher. Take your car to a Ford dealership and
have the ignition replaced. They'll do that for free by order of recall.

Ray at work

"Pauline Parrot" <PaulineParrot@ PaulineParrot.c om> wrote in message
news:9d2dnUElhr GLwbLcRVn-iA@comcast.com. ..[color=blue]
> You do not need to show him that know better than he does about his
> underlying "issues".
>
> If you do that with an ASP application, everyone loses. A company gets
> what
> they didn't ask for, because you are being all helpful and clever.
>
> Just find out what the requriements are, and deliver that.
>
> the question was "what if my service provider cant change that setting.
> What
> is the
> work around?"
>
> The answer is not "I don't know why your provider can't change the
> setting".
>
>[/color]

**Steven Burn** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

> You do not need to show him that know better than he does about his[color=blue]
> underlying "issues".[/color]

I never said I knew better than he did.....
[color=blue]
> The answer is not "I don't know why your provider can't change the[/color]
setting".

It is if they've not given sufficient answers as to why they "can't change
the setting".....

Wise man once told me..... "if you don't know something, ask!"

As has already been mentioned, there is no work around, thus, the OP
_should_ really ask his/her ISP _why_ they "can't enable it" or if they
"will enable it"

If you know the answer to his question however, please, feel free to provide
it (instead of simply criticizing the replies that have already been given).

--

Regards

Steven Burn
Ur I.T. Mate Group

https://www.it-mate.co.uk

Keeping it FREE!

"Pauline Parrot" <PaulineParrot@ PaulineParrot.c om> wrote in message
news:9d2dnUElhr GLwbLcRVn-iA@comcast.com. ..[color=blue]
> You do not need to show him that know better than he does about his
> underlying "issues".
>
> If you do that with an ASP application, everyone loses. A company gets[/color]
what[color=blue]
> they didn't ask for, because you are being all helpful and clever.
>
> Just find out what the requriements are, and deliver that.
>
> the question was "what if my service provider cant change that setting.[/color]
What[color=blue]
> is the
> work around?"
>
> The answer is not "I don't know why your provider can't change the[/color]
setting".[color=blue]
>
>
>
>
>
> "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> news:e6LGi0DjEH A.2412@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the[/color]
> > parent[color=darkred]
> > > paths.[/color]
> >
> > He did......?.... can you point that bit out to me please as I've been
> > through his post numerous times and can't find any part that mentions[/color][/color]
his[color=blue][color=green]
> > not wanting to hear about the ISP enabling it for him.....
> >
> > As for my reply, as has already been pointed out by Jeff Cochran, there[/color][/color]
is[color=blue][color=green]
> > no "work-around" other than to either re-code whatever the OP is doing[/color][/color]
to[color=blue][color=green]
> > match the servers config, or ask the ISP to enable parent paths.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Steven Burn
> > Ur I.T. Mate Group
> > www.it-mate.co.uk
> >
> > Keeping it FREE!
> >
> >
> > "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> > news:fY-dnaNrc7WOJrPcRV n-rQ@comcast.com. ..[color=darkred]
> > > >there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you[/color][/color]
> give[color=green]
> > a[color=darkred]
> > > solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further[/color][/color][/color]
than[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > just a flat-out answer to a question
> > >
> > > Not this time, though does it?
> > > Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other guy's
> > > thinking?
> > >
> > > The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the[/color][/color]
> underliying[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > issue.
> > > He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the[/color]
> > parent[color=darkred]
> > > paths.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote[/color][/color][/color]
in[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous[/color][/color][/color]
responses[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > like
> > > > this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a[/color][/color][/color]
question,[color=blue][color=green]
> > you[color=darkred]
> > > > give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go much
> > > further
> > > > than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find[/color][/color]
> most[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
> > > >
> > > > Ray at work
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..
> > > > > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> > > > > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> > > > > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as[/color][/color][/color]
my[color=blue][color=green]
> > host[color=darkred]
> > > > >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no[/color]
> > problems[color=darkred]
> > > > > with
> > > > >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for[/color][/color][/color]
it[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > being
> > > > >> disabled ;o)
> > > > >>
> > > > >> --
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Regards
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Steven Burn
> > > > >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> > > > >> www.it-mate.co.uk
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Keeping it FREE!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >[/color]
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]

**Pauline Parrot** · Jul 19 '05, 01:54 PM

Re: Server.MapPath - Parent Paths Disabled - Windows 2003 IIS 6 - WorkAround

Which of the answers was the right one?
#1 ?
2
3
4
5
?

how many do we have to wad thru before we get the answer to his specific
question?

"Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
news:OlzhiRFjEH A.2524@TK2MSFTN GP11.phx.gbl...[color=blue][color=green]
> > You do not need to show him that know better than he does about his
> > underlying "issues".[/color]
>
> I never said I knew better than he did.....
>[color=green]
> > The answer is not "I don't know why your provider can't change the[/color]
> setting".
>
> It is if they've not given sufficient answers as to why they "can't change
> the setting".....
>
> Wise man once told me..... "if you don't know something, ask!"
>
> As has already been mentioned, there is no work around, thus, the OP
> _should_ really ask his/her ISP _why_ they "can't enable it" or if they
> "will enable it"
>
> If you know the answer to his question however, please, feel free to[/color]
provide[color=blue]
> it (instead of simply criticizing the replies that have already been[/color]
given).[color=blue]
>
> --
>
> Regards
>
> Steven Burn
> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> www.it-mate.co.uk
>
> Keeping it FREE!
>
>
> "Pauline Parrot" <PaulineParrot@ PaulineParrot.c om> wrote in message
> news:9d2dnUElhr GLwbLcRVn-iA@comcast.com. ..[color=green]
> > You do not need to show him that know better than he does about his
> > underlying "issues".
> >
> > If you do that with an ASP application, everyone loses. A company gets[/color]
> what[color=green]
> > they didn't ask for, because you are being all helpful and clever.
> >
> > Just find out what the requriements are, and deliver that.
> >
> > the question was "what if my service provider cant change that setting.[/color]
> What[color=green]
> > is the
> > work around?"
> >
> > The answer is not "I don't know why your provider can't change the[/color]
> setting".[color=green]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> > news:e6LGi0DjEH A.2412@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
> > > > He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the
> > > parent
> > > > paths.
> > >
> > > He did......?.... can you point that bit out to me please as I've been
> > > through his post numerous times and can't find any part that mentions[/color][/color]
> his[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > not wanting to hear about the ISP enabling it for him.....
> > >
> > > As for my reply, as has already been pointed out by Jeff Cochran,[/color][/color][/color]
there[color=blue]
> is[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > no "work-around" other than to either re-code whatever the OP is doing[/color][/color]
> to[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > match the servers config, or ask the ISP to enable parent paths.
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Steven Burn
> > > Ur I.T. Mate Group
> > > www.it-mate.co.uk
> > >
> > > Keeping it FREE!
> > >
> > >
> > > "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> > > news:fY-dnaNrc7WOJrPcRV n-rQ@comcast.com. ..
> > > > >there are times that instead of giving an answer to a question, you[/color]
> > give[color=darkred]
> > > a
> > > > solution to the underlying problem That will often go much >further[/color][/color]
> than[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > just a flat-out answer to a question
> > > >
> > > > Not this time, though does it?
> > > > Why not just try giving the answer, isnstead of doing the other[/color][/color][/color]
guy's[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > thinking?
> > > >
> > > > The guy was thoughtful enough to demonstrate that he knew the[/color]
> > underliying[color=darkred]
> > > > issue.
> > > > He even said that he doesn't want to hear about the ISP enabling the
> > > parent
> > > > paths.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Ray Costanzo [MVP]" <my first name at lane 34 dot commercial> wrote[/color][/color]
> in[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > message news:uZ24Bm2iEH A.2500@TK2MSFTN GP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Carol, as many have mentioned to you before in your previous[/color][/color]
> responses[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > like
> > > > > this, there are times that instead of giving an answer to a[/color][/color]
> question,[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > you
> > > > > give a solution to the underlying problem. That will often go[/color][/color][/color]
much[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > further
> > > > > than just a flat-out answer to a question, and I think you'll find[/color]
> > most[color=darkred]
> > > > > people appreciate solutions even if not at first.
> > > > >
> > > > > Ray at work
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Carol Carrot" <CarolCarrot@so fsof.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:2MqdndZcq5 fu6bDcRVn-qg@comcast.com. ..
> > > > > > That is exactly not the answer to either of his questions.
> > > > > > Why not just answer the questions or step aside?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Steven Burn" <pvt@noyb.com > wrote in message
> > > > > > news:u5pejIxiEH A.1712@TK2MSFTN GP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > >> I don't see any reason for their not being able to enable it as[/color][/color]
> my[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > host
> > > > > >> upgraded to WS2003 w/IIS6 when it was released and I've had no
> > > problems
> > > > > > with
> > > > > >> paths so far. Might want to get onto them about the reasons for[/color][/color]
> it[color=green][color=darkred]
> > > > being
> > > > > >> disabled ;o)
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> --
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Regards
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Steven Burn
> > > > > >> Ur I.T. Mate Group
> > > > > >> www.it-mate.co.uk
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Keeping it FREE!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >[/color]
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]

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