How do I fix 404.17 error on Win Server 2k8 and IIS7

Question

I\'ve setup a new .net 2.0 website on IIS 7 under Win Server 2k8 and when browsing to a page it gives me a 404.17 error, claiming that the file (default.aspx in this case) a

Answer 1

Non of the above worked for me. Our server is 64 bit so setting the Application to allow 32 bit applications worked for us:

• Go to Web Server\Application Pools
• Right click the application pool used by your website.
• Click on Advanced Settings...
• Set "Enable 32-Bit Applications" to True.

I think this was because the web application was compiled for 32 bit only.