MSBuild error while compiling ASP.NET website

Question

I get the following error when I try to compile an asp.net site using a custom build script.

error ASPCONFIG: It is an error to use a section registered as a         


        

Answer 1

if this happens after the virtual-directory is already created do the following:

• right-click on web.config
  • properties
    • Build Action: Content
    • Copy to Output directory: Do not copy
• if transformed (apply to all configurations)
  • properties
    • Build Action: None
    • Copy to Output directory: Do not copy