IUSR_ Account permissions on folder

[vpekulas]

Another question I have is that when I install to Program File I need to set one of the folder to have Read & Write permissions on IUSR_CompName. I think this is done by using the Files & Folders > Props > Permissions. However there is no IUSR_ account there. Is there a way I can do this ? Thanks.

[Cosmin]

Hi,

In order to set permissions for a folder you can use the "Permissions" tab of the "Edit Folder" dialog:
http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-g ... sions.html

However, since "IUSR_CompName" is an IIS account, the only way to set permissions for it it by using a custom action.

Note that the "IIS" page in Advanced Installer allows you do what you need through the "Authentication" tab:
http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-g ... -auth.html

Using the "IIS" page you can set permissions for a folder, add it as a virtual directory and set these permissions for your custom user in the "Authentication" tab.

Regards,
Cosmin

[Phobos]

Hi,

I set permissions for the IUSR account without using a custom action. In the Files and Folders section I add permissions for "IUSR_[ComputerName]" to the files and folders where my application needs them. This seems to work, therefore I wonder isn't this the way it's supposed to work?

[Cosmin]

Hi,

Yes, this is how the Advanced Installer IIS feature works. Like I explained in my previous post, Advanced Installer has built-in support for correctly installing a web application.
http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/iis.html

Regards,
Cosmin