attempt to open results in error message saying "A connection with the server could not be
I am trying to open a new Asp.Net application using Visual Studio.Net 2003 on my stand alone home machine. I am opening it inHTTP://localhost/webnewapp. Each attempt to open results in an error message saying "A connection with the server could not be established". I am using Windows XP SP 2, IE 6.0 ASP.net version 1.1.4322. Have run aspnet_regiis.exe with the -i switch, the -enable switch, the -ir switch and the -r switch. Have checked the application mappings in the configuration of IIS and they all point to the v1.1.4322 directory. IIS is running. VS 6.0 Interdev project can be established and opened just fine. I have seen many requests for help on this issue and other than the basic items listed above, no one has made any legitimate suggestions. Someone suggested searching MSDN and technet for an answer as if that wasn't the first place one would look for an answer. The only article I could find stated that one needed to go get the latest service pack for WindowsXP, Service Pack 1(!!!?). At the devconnections conference in Orlando, none of the Microsoft reps could provide an answer beyond the ones listed above. A co-worker is having the same issues on his laptop.
While stepping through procedure to answer question concerning steps raised in other Thread, I ended up going through procedure while connected to CompuServe. The project was able to complete creation. As soon as dial-up disconnected, same error crops up when either creating or trying to open already created project. I don't have enough minutes (or money) to remain connected for the entire period I am working on projects. Interdev 6.0 in VS 6.0 does not behave this way, so it does not seem to be an IIS setting.
Since the orignal submission of this question suggestion concerning adding localhost 127.0.0.1 to hosts file was implemented and failed.
