Issue
What is the proper installation process to install TAC Vista WebApps on Windows 7.
Environment
Vista 5.1.4 to Vista 5.1.9
Windows 7
Cause
TAC Vista 5.1.4 Web Apps does not support Windows 7 for customer installations. It is supported for test environments only.
Since Windows 7 and Server 2008 are very similar in design the steps detailed for Windows Server 2008.
Resolution
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Install IIS 7 with IIS 6 Management Compatibility
- Specifically add the "IIS Metabase and IIS 6 configuration compatibility" feature.
- Install TAC Vista Server
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As Administrator, Run the ASP.NET IIS Registration Tool (aspnet_regiis.exe) for ASP.NET version 2.0
- %SystemRoot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_regiise.exe -i
- Install TAC Vista Webstation
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As Administrator, Migrate the ASP.NET application configuration to IIS7.
- Go to the Webstation/Screenmate settings in IIS
- Select "Advanced settings" under "Manage Application".
- Change Application Pool from "DefaultAppPool" to "Classic .NET AppPool".
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Open Dcomcnfg.
- On "My Computer", "Launch and Activation Permissions", click "Edit Defaults".
- Add the "Network Service" account and grant "Local Launch" and "Local Activation".