Page 2 - XP Pro?

oh my, I finally understand.
you got me confused, I thought you have the server
on your local machine.

most hosts have complicated file system, and they
have more than one disk and separate folder for each
group of accounts, usually with random and meaningless
folder names to prevent hacking.

you can find the actual disk path using the ServerVariables though:

So, should I just drop a simple test page containing that script into every folder until I find one that tells me it's "root_path\includes\"? I'll give it a try.

It can cause unexpected results. Make sure to backup prior to installation and set a System Restore Point. Here's the guide for installing IIS on Windows XP Home.

http://www.webthang.co.uk/tuts/tuts...ph/pippo_xp.asp

yep.. good luck and let us know how it goes.

oddly enough, the path displayed is identical for every folder I've tested: path is: D:\...\site\ (edited, of course)

I'm thinking maybe that script just points you to the root of the website but doesn't tell you what the full path to your folder is, unless I've overlooked something (not out of the question).

Is there something specific you're trying to find?

There's no reason why all the files couldn't be in the root folder or are you navigating to subfolders of the webroot?

Are you expecting <!--include --> files to be in a seperate folder? Or do you know they are?

sorry, it should have been Request.ServerVariables("PATH_TRANSLATED")

Problem solved, in a way...

I wasn't getting anywhere, primarily because my client has dozens of sites on each server and has multiple include folders that do not reside in the actual sites they're used in (what a concept).

In the end, I got the client to let me directly access his machines using the Remote Desktop Connection tool (Start/Programs/Accessories/Communication) which is a fairly cool lightweight VPN-style program that allows me to control all of the client's servers & their IIS properties directly from my machine.

cheers, glad you got it sorted out.
for the record, Remote Desktop is not VPN in any way or fashion.
those are two different entities.