.asp pages not loading setting up IIS & .net framework f

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Ok , So I want to start creating webpages with .asp & .aspx files. I read up on it and followed the instructions.

Here is what I have done.

I formated my computer to get a fresh start because I had a lot of junk on it.

I installed Windows XP Professional.

On the first boot up. I installed IIS 5.1.

I then downloaded the .NET Framework Redist version 1.1 from http://www.asp.net and installed it. That seemed to install correctly. I checked the documents tab in IIS and it showed default.aspx in the list.

I then went to the following path in a command prompt C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322 and run the command "aspnet_regiis.exe -i" That installed correctly. ( I was told on the actual http://www.asp.net forums to try this if I cannot view .asp and .aspx files I created.

I rebooted my computer.

Upon rebooting I ran IIS and Default Web Site is running. I opened up IE and typed in the exact following http://localhost/iisstart.asp (iisstart.asp was always in my c:/inetpub/wwwroot folder)


I get the following error.
The page cannot be displayed
There is a problem with the page you are trying to reach and it cannot be displayed.


So at this point I am not touching anything else. I will await any suggestions you might have.

TIA

[Dups.]

Ok I figured out what the problem was but I thought I would post it to help others.


I deselected the "Show friendly HTTP error messages" in the Tools/Internet
Options/Advanced Tab.

This generates the following error when trying to access http//localhost

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 Cannot connect due to potential loopback
problems

By looking online, I found this error can be resolved by clicking on the
"Lan Settings" button in Tools/Internet Options/Connections Tab, and then
deselecting "Automatically detect settings" checkbox.

Everything works fine now :)