Setting up the Correct Permissions on the IIS Server
For Windows XP Pro
By: Aaron B. Copyright AaronOutpost.com

If you are using an ASP script requiring the ability to write data to a database or a text file then you will need to check the permissions on the server so that you have write and read permissions on that directory, database, or text file.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must first turn off Simple File Sharing from Folder Options found in the Control Panel.

 

STEP 1: Open Control Panel then click on Tools then Folder Options.

 

STEP 2:. Click on View tab then scroll down until you find Simple Fire Sharing and ensure that it is not checked or turned on and click OK.

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 3: Right click on the directory containing the database or text file and Click on Properties

 

STEP 4: In the dialog box click Security tab then click on Advanced at the bottom of the dialog box. Uncheck Allow inheritable permissions from parent to propagate to this object.

 

STEP 5: Click on OK and then you will be back to the Properties Dialog Box. Click on the Add button at the top right of the window.

 

STEP 6: The Select Users or Groups dialog box will open, click on Object Types and Location to add new one and it was appear in the text box. If you haven't tampered with these settings, they should be correct already.

STEP 7: Now click on the OK button of the Select Users or Groups dialog box.

STEP 8: You're now back to Security Properties dialog box. 

Top box now contains the Internet Guest Account

STEP 9: Highlight the Internet Guest Account by clicking on it in the top box.

STEP 10: Select Read and Write and if need by Read & Execute permissions by checking the boxes. 
(You can check all of them if you want. If you are not worried about any security measures.)

STEP 11: Repeat steps above for any other directories or files that need be.

 

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