How do I administer the FrontPage Extensions for a website on my Windows VPS?

The following article explains how to administer the FrontPage Extensions for a website on your Windows VPS. You have 3 administrative options.

• Check Server Extensions 2002: checks and repairs any issues with the FrontPage extensions if they stop responding
• Recalculate Server Extensions 2002 Web: reapplies the extensions to your website as if you republished your site, usually performed after Check Server Extensions 2002
• Remove Server Extensions 2002: removes the FrontPage extensions from your website

When you remove the FrontPage extensions, you have the option of doing a full uninstall. If you plan to use FrontPage for your website in the future, it is recommended not to do a full uninstall. Only do the full uninstall if you do not plan on using FrontPage again for your website.

Note: Removing the FrontPage extensions will not delete your website, but any pages that use FrontPage functionality (forms, counter) will no longer function.

To administer the FrontPage extensions, please follow these steps:

1. Log into your server through Remote Desktop Connection (instructions for connecting to your server through RDC can be found here).
2. Click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, and select Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
3. Expand local computer and expand Web Sites.
4. Find the appropriate website in the list.

To check the FrontPage extensions, please follow these steps:

1. Right click the website, click All Tasks and select Check Server Extensions 2002.
2. Log in using the administrative username and password for the server.
3. Check each box labeled Repair. The Detect boxes should be checked by default.
4. Click OK.

To recalculate the FrontPage extensions, please follow these steps:

1. Right click the website, click All Tasks and select Recalculate Server Extensions 2002 Web.
2. Log in using the administrative username and password for the server.
3. Click Recalculate.

To remove the FrontPage extensions, please follow these steps:

1. Right click the website, click All Tasks and select Remove Server Extensions 2002.
2. Log in using the administrative username and password for the server.
3. Choose if you wish to perform a full uninstall.
4. Click Uninstall.