Microsoft KB Archive/930451

= FIX: Internet Information Services 7.0 removes custom values in the Web.config file =

Article ID: 930451

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you modify the configuration for any delegated feature, Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 removes custom values in the Web.config file.

For example, consider the following scenario. The following information is part of the Web.config file:    TestValue   You take one of the following actions:
 * You modify a delegated feature from the user interface (UI).
 * You modify the Appcmd.exe file.
 * You modify programmatic means.

In this scenario, the information in the Web.config file changes to the following:     



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, you must restart IIS.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions that use the &quot;Windows 32-bit on Windows 64-bit&quot; (WOW64) subsystem


WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, open the Web.config file, and then manually add the values that were removed from the file.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.

Keywords: kbwinvistapostrtmfix kbexpertiseinter kbhotfixserver kbqfe KB930451

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