Web Server FAQ

• How Can I Upload .pl and .cgi scripts?
• No Server on Port 80 message
• How to change Default.htm on MS PWS

How can I Upload .pl and .cgi scripts"

As you probably know, FrontPage loads up it's files using html protocol. If you publish your site normally and you have .pl or .cgi scripts in your directories, they will not work correctly without modifying a file on your site.

You MUST be careful when doing this, but as long as you are careful, it will work okay. This is done on your computer, not on the web.

NOTICE: Before working on any file that would affect your system, whether it be FP files, Win files or whatever, it's always a good idea to make a back-up of that file.

1. Open up "My Computer", or whatever you use
   to find and work on files on your computer.
2. Find your "wwwroot" directory, it should be under
   the "Webshare" directory of your "C" drive.
3. Now go to the /_vti_pvt   sub-directory.
4. Look for a file named " service.cnf ". Spelled exactly
   like that, not services.cnf
5. Open that file in your text editor (notepad, etc.).
6. File the line starting with  vti_textextensions
7. Append the file extensions you want to add...
   Example:
   vti_textextensions:SX|.txt.txt.ini.idc.bas.c.cpp.cxx.h.hxx.inl.text.
   (should be on one line), just add   .pl.cgi. (make sure the
   final "." is at the end.
8. Save the file and the next time you publish a .cgi or
   a .pl script, it will publish correctly.

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No Server on Port 80 message

There is a few things that can cause this to appear. If you did a normal install of FrontPage, then go to C:\Program Files\Microsoft FrontPage and run
"FrontPage Server Administrator" program. If you do not see a port listed there, then click on "Install" button.

If you are using MS PWS, in the next box, make sure that "Microsoft Personal Web Server" is what shows in the box next to "Server type"

Also, make sure that on the main Admin page, the "Content directory" points to where your webs are stored on your HD.

Another fix is to once again open the "FrontPage Server Administrator" and click on the "Check and Fix" button. Sometimes the extensions on your Hard Drive get corrupted, just like they do on the Server.

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How to change Default.htm on MS PWS

To change the default home page from Default.htm to index.htm, use the following steps:

On the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Personal Web Server icon.
Click the Administration tab.
Click Administration. This starts your default browser and loads the Administration web page.
Click to select WWW Administration.
Click the Directories tab.
Select "Default Homepage."
Rename Default.htm to index.htm or what ever name your web server requires.
Start FrontPage Explorer.
On the View menu, click Folder View.
Rename Default.htm to Index.htm or what ever name your web server requires.
Close and then reopen the Web and your Home Page should be identified with the Little House symbol.

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