Re: Server Error: Could not find a Web Server...

Thamas,

Here is what I found on Microsoft's site about MCE:

MCE2005 is essentially Windows XP Pro (minus domain join/cached credentials)
with Media enhancements.

Regards,
Richard

"Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:

> The issue came up early last year when a friend was purchasing a Dell computer, he was looking to
> purchase a Dell MCE, but it appears to not come with IIS, which is required for the FP extensions.
>
> Looking on the MS today, nowhere does it mention that it come with or without IIS. However, if the
> more features and functions rely on .Net, then I can see it coming with IIS.
> --
> ==============================================
> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
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> "RichardC" <RichardC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:EB9D4FEA-9A12-4AA8-AD98-42C2F95A4B88@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Thomas A. Rowe,
> >
> > I am surrpirsed to see your response since I have Windows XP Pro MCE running
> > IIs with a problem. However, the problem seems not to be with IIs but with
> > the FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions. If Microsoft did not intend to have
> > IIs running on a MCE then they should have shared that information with OEMs
> > who installed on their computers (Gateway and Dell) and microsoft customers.
> > Many purchased the MCE systems because MCE came installed with Dual
> > Processors. Please direct me to a place on Microsoft web that confirms your
> > statement that MCE 2005 does not support IIs, as my next step will be to ask
> > for a refund from the computer company and/or replace MCE with the just
> > Window XP Pro. I will also prepare an article for the media so the public
> > can be better informed. Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver and the new Intel MAC
> > is looking beter all the time.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> > "Thomas A. Rowe" wrote:
> >
> >> Last time I checked the MCE didn't support IIS.
> >>
> >> --
> >> ==============================================
> >> Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
> >> ==============================================
> >> If you feel your current issue is a results of installing
> >> a Service Pack or security update, please contact
> >> Microsoft Product Support Services:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com
> >> If the problem can be shown to have been caused by a
> >> security update, then there is usually no charge for the call.
> >> ==============================================
> >>
> >> "RichardC" <RichardC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:249C9E39-4616-4983-84B9-BB3A37293BFD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > I recently moved all my web from Windows XP Profession to Windows XP MCE.
> >> > Now when I try to open my default web using FP 2003 to access either the root
> >> > web or any subwebs I get the following error.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Could not find a Web Server at 'cobblestone02'. Please check to make sure
> >> > that the Web Server is valid and your proxy settings are set correctly. If
> >> > you are sure that everything is correct, the Web Server may be temporarily
> >> > out of service."
> >> >
> >> > In order to get access, I have to open the Microsoft Sharepoint Admistrator
> >> > Internet , select the Adminstration link for the Default web and then select
> >> > "Upgrade virtual server with FrontPage Server Extensions 2002 " . After
> >> > this task is completed the web and all sub webs can be opened using FP 2003.
> >> > HOwever, once I close down FP 2003, I have to repeat this process.
> >> >
> >> > Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
> >> >
> >> > R
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
.

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