Connecting to server with Vista 64-bit

[lou_do]

I recently purchased a new computer running on Vista 64-bit. I was able to
install Frontpage 2003, without any problem. But when I try to get onto the
server to make changes to the permissions (Tools/Server/Administation Home),
I get an error message "Worldwide web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer, is required to use this feature". I have Internet Explorer in the
computer and it is set as the default browser. Has any one else run into this
problem?

 

[Richard]

I have a brand new Vista 64-bit machine and have not had any problems with
FrontPage or otherwise. However, I have not had to reset anything on the
server.

 

[lou_do]

I have found the cure. I was using Firefox as my default browser. When I
discovered this problem I went to "Set Your Default Programs" and changed it
to Internet Explorer, it still wouldn't bring up the server and I still got
the Browser needed error message. I played around with the "Set Computer
Programs and Computer Defaults" using "Custom" and selected Internet Explorer
there. I went back to FrontPage and tried it again, and it connected to the
server. So then I went back and selected Firefox as my default browser, and
it still works, plus Firefox is now my default browser again. Firefox is my
default browser and when I want to connect to the server, through FrontPage,
it comes up in Internet Explorer.

 

[Chris]

What does "I played around with the 'Set Computer
Programs and Computer Defaults' using 'Custom'..." mean? Can you let us know
the steps you used to get there?

The closest I have come to a solution is going directly to the dll file:
http://{SERVER}/_vti_bin/_vti_adm/fpadmdll.dll . I'd rather it just worked
from FrontPage, though... =)

- Chris

 

[lou_do]

I kept getting the error message that a browser like IE was needed to get to
the server. I had IE & Foxfire both installed. I went to: Start/Default
Programs/Set Computer Access and Defaults/ Selected Custom and the window
dropped down/ Then under "Choose My Browser", selected IE, then hit OK. After
that I was able to go to the server, by selecting Server from the Frontpage
menu.