Previewing ASP code [Archive]

tbpetru

09-25-2002, 04:57 PM

I am trying to work with a website that has files with an ASP extension. Whenever I try and preview a file I get a dialog box that asks me to open, save, or cancel. If I select sava then a new instance of 1st page opens up. If I select save then select replace, I get an error that the files are the same and can not be saved. I suspect it has to do with my file types settings or browser config. Please help me.

Thanks,

Tim

-TheDarkEye-

09-25-2002, 05:24 PM

you need to upload the asp files to a web server before you can run it.

1st page != iis

jamesdoz

10-07-2002, 04:14 PM

Or use Personal Web Server (comes with win98)

witzulu

02-09-2003, 05:41 AM

PWS (Personal Web Server ) works on ME aswell (dificult to install on Me easy on 95/98)

It doesn't come with the CD tough Dowload it first.

Xp is supposed to come with iss software

witzulu

10-25-2003, 05:14 AM

Iss comes with XP Pro but can be downloaded for the home edition. ISS is the proffered way to go. it will turn you home PC into a "Server" so you can view it on it.

PS. Don't worry the server will not be visible to the outside world unless you want it to be.

sirarfalot

10-31-2003, 05:53 AM

i have an upstairs computer in my room and a family one downstairs. i hate the downstairs one and all my tools are upstairs. the only computer with an internet connection si the one i dont like. can i run an offline server whereby i can add to databases and test them on my upstairs computer?

witzulu

10-31-2003, 11:13 AM

Yes if you run the server software (PWS/ISS).

If you need to run a database other than MDB(access) you might need a database server like SQL(Very Expensive), Oracle(Even more expensive) or mysql (not as powerful as the others but Free and very popular) www.mysql.com

I have not worked with Mysql alot but there is a lot of free instructions you can find online to help you on your way.

If you use Access database as your database you will not any Database server.

sirarfalot

10-31-2003, 03:55 PM

ok thanks :)

MikeParent

11-02-2003, 06:35 AM

We do mean IIS not ISS I hope? IIS is available as part of the OS in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Another DB option if you are crerating an "offline" server, is to use MSDE. It is available as a free download here (http://www.asp.net/msde/default.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=1) and is 100% MS SQL server compatible.

The good news is that once your tables are created, the SQL language is pretty standard and you should have no trouble porting your code from one db platform to another no matter what you decide to use - if you are just doing "normal" stuff (add/update/delete records)

Mike

witzulu

11-02-2003, 07:35 AM

Yes Sorry Typo. I use xp pro(software development) but have been told that it is not on the home edition is this true.

MikeParent

11-02-2003, 10:01 AM

Ah, I have XP Pro...

PS: So what happened to the guy who started this topic :-)

sirarfalot

11-04-2003, 04:33 AM

is there anywhere i can get IIS/PWS for WIN XP? I AM PRETTY SKINT SORYR FOR CAPS AND MISSPELLS I CANT GET STICKYKEYS OFF LOL

sirarfalot

11-07-2003, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by -TheDarkEye-
1st page != iis

Does this mean 1stPage doesnt equal IIS? Cause i could really do with it :P