Before you begin - prerequisites

In order to run a PowerNodes website in your development environment it requires:  

• IIS (Internet Information Server)
• .Net Framework 1.1
• Code editor (Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, Homesite, Notepad etc)

Installing IIS on a Windows XP

The IIS is an optional feature on Windows XP and can be installed from the Windows XP CD-ROM under the Windows optional components. The ISS can be accessed from the Administrative Tools in the Control Panel in Windows XP.  

NOTE: If you have installed the .Net Framework before installing the IIS it is required to register the .Net Framework again. In MS-DOS Prompt window, type:

C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\Framework\V1.1.43221\aspnet_reg.iss -i 

Installing the .Net Framework

If you have not yet installed the .Net Framework this can be downloaded by using Windows Update or by browsing to Microsoft's Website