IIS7 not having access to web.config

Question

I have published a .net 4.0 web app. I am trying to configure IIS7 to show my app and I created a new application pool with .net framework 4.0 configuration.

Then, I created a new app and pointed to the virtual directory. I went to the URL and I see a blank page. Trying to configure default pages resulted on an error:

I think I am having a permission error on the virtual directory. I gave full control to users IUSR and "Everyone" but nothing changed. Any help?

Answer 1

Most likely it is an access issue.

You should try...

1. Download Process Monitor from Microsoft Download site.
2. Run the tool
3. Reproduce the issue
4. Press CTRL+E (stop capturing output) in Process Monitor
5. Search for "Access Denied"

Allow appropriate access.

Also, run IIS as Local Administrator.