Create a Virtual Directory - Step III

14. Select the C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\tutorial folder in the Browse for Folder window and click OK.

15. Click the Next button in the Web Site Content Directory.

16. Be sure to check the Read and Run scripts check boxes in the Access Permissions window. Personally, I am not a security wizard, but I check all of the boxes. Then click the Next button.

17. That's just about it. Click Finish in the Virtual Directory Creation Wizard window.

18. Your Internet Information Services window should now look like the image below. Notice how the icon next to the tutorial folder has change to reflect a virtual directory.

That's it for creating a Virtual Directory in Windows 2000. If you would like to see how to do it for Windows XP Professional, click here.