IISADMPWD Virtual Directory

Issue

Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 provided the IISADMPWD virtual directory by default to provide password management features. This directory is not used by later versions of IIS, and will exist after upgrade from IIS 4.0 to a newer version.

Solution

Remove the IISADMPWD virtual directory.

Note

• This directory is not installed as part of Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0, but it is not removed if you upgrade from IIS 4.0.

Instructions

To remove the IISADMPWD virtual directory in Windows XP Professional

1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Internet Information Services.
2. In the Internet Information Services Manager, right-click IISADMPWD, and then click Delete.

To remove the IISADMPWD virtual directory in Windows 2000

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Internet Services Manager.
2. In the Internet Information Services Manager, right-click IISADMPWD, and then click Delete.

Additional Information

IISADMPWD Virtual Directory Is Not Created During Clean Install of IIS 5.0 (269082)

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