MMC Does not Show Physical Directories under FTP Root (232132)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0

This article was previously published under Q232132
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SYMPTOMS

When looking at the directories under the FTP root with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), only the virtual directories are displayed even though physical directories are present.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design. The MMC will only display virtual directories under the FTP root.

WORKAROUND

To see a list of all directories, both physical and virtual, present under the FTP root you will need to create a virtual directory pointing to the physical directory. This will have to be done for every physical directory.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/23/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB232132