How can I enable “URL Rewrite” Module in IIS 8.5 in Server 2012?

Question

I have windows server 2012 and I have installed the IIS 8.5 but I could not see the URL rewrite module. How can I enable or install?

Answer 1

Thought I'd give a full answer combining some of the possible intricacies required for completeness.

1. Check if you have 32-bit or 64-bit IIS installed:
   • Go to IIS Manager → Application Pools, choose the appropriate app pool then Advanced Settings.
   • Check the setting "Enable 32-bit Applications". If that's true, that means the worker process is forced to run in 32-bit. If the setting is false, then the app pool is running in 64-bit mode.
   • You can also open up Task Manager and check w3wp.exe. If it's showing as w3wp*32.exe then it's 32-bit.
2. Download the appropriate version here: https://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/url-rewrite#additionalDownloads.
3. Install it.
4. Close and reopen IIS Manager to ensure the URL Rewrite module appears.