Windows Cloud Hosting
57 posts in this category.
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Explanation of Email Account Options in Windows Control Panel
Learn the purpose and best practices for each option in the Email Account section of the Windows control panel. From mailbox limits and status to service access, greylisting, auto-responders, and forwarding, this guide helps you configure mailboxes correctly and avoid common issues.
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Why the Domain Delete Button Is Greyed Out
The delete button for domains in the control panel is greyed out if the domain serves as a website pointer, hosts a website, or has any email objects assigned such as accounts, forwards, lists, groups, or the email domain itself. These must be removed first. This guide details the reasons, prerequis
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How to Execute aspnet_regsql on Shared SQL Server Database
The standard Microsoft aspnet_regsql tool generates scripts unsuitable for shared SQL Server due to permission requirements. ASPnix supplies a modified SQL script that works in our shared environment. Log in to your billing account to download the file, extract it, and run the script in SQL Server M
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How to Connect to MySQL with PHP, Perl, C#, VB.NET or Classic ASP
Learn to connect to your MySQL database using code samples for PHP (mysql, mysqli procedural, OO, PDO), Perl with DBI, C# and VB.NET with MySQL Connector, and Classic ASP with MyODBC. Basic examples expanded with context, prerequisites, and best practices for robust implementation.
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What Are the SMTP Settings for Windows?
Essential guide to SMTP settings on Windows for Outlook and ASP.NET sites. Includes setup instructions, C# code examples, port recommendations, security practices, and troubleshooting tips for reliable email delivery from clients, websites, and forms. Contact support for account-specific values.
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Using FTP through Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer
Due to security restrictions on our FTP server all FTP credentials are treated as valid to prevent brute forcing. Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer send anonymous credentials by default, resulting in INVALID LOGIN. Use the format ftp://YOURUSERNAME:YOURPASSWORD@YOURFTPADDRESS to connect. Dedica
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Can a Single Dedicated IP Support All Websites on My Account?
No, a single dedicated IP can only be used with one website under your account. Sharing it across sites would make it shared rather than dedicated. You'll need one IP per website if each requires dedication. Learn the technical reasons and setup steps for proper configuration.
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Where Can I Find My Hosting Account Details and Server Information?
Your ASPnix Windows hosting credentials and server details arrive in two welcome emails titled "ASPnix - Control Panel Account Summary" and "ASPnix - Hosting Space Summary / Server Details". This guide shows exactly what each email contains, how to retrieve the same information from the control pane
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Can I Change My Control Panel Username?
Control panel usernames cannot be changed because they form part of the account root directory path on Windows servers. This article explains the technical reasons, introduces the peer user alias feature for Shared Hosting, VPS and Hosted Email, and provides detailed steps to create one along with k
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Stop Web Deploy from Editing Website ACL Permissions
Prevent Microsoft Web Deploy from automatically editing your website's ACL permissions during publish. Set IncludeSetAclProviderOnDestination to False using MSBuild commands or by editing your project and targets files to avoid permission errors.
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Is Microsoft Web Deploy Publishing Supported on Windows Shared Hosting?
Yes, all Windows shared hosting packages support Microsoft Web Deploy Publishing for Web Matrix and Visual Studio 2010+. Enable it via the Web Publishing tab in each website's settings to generate credentials and profiles for direct IDE deployments.
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Is IIS Remote Management Supported on Windows Shared Hosting?
All ASPnix Windows shared hosting packages support IIS Remote Management. Enable it and set credentials via the IIS Management tab in site settings. Intended for advanced users seeking fine-grained control over handler mappings, session state and more. Most users should use the control panel to avoi
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What are the Email Service Settings Required for My Email Client?
Configure third-party email clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, and Apple Mail using the correct hostnames, ports, and credentials for shared Windows hosting and VPS services. Retrieve exact settings from the control panel, follow setup steps, and resolve common connection issues with firewalls or au
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How to Send Mail from Your Website on Windows Shared Services
Configure SMTP mail sending from websites on Windows shared hosting using our dedicated server mailer.anaxanet.com with no authentication. This guide details ports, restrictions on FROM addresses, why PHP mail() is disabled, and provides complete code samples for ASP.NET C#, VB, Classic ASP, and PHP
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How to Fix Jet Driver or Database Driver Errors in Classic ASP
Classic ASP sites commonly fail with Microsoft Jet OLEDB or 'driver not found' errors when the IIS application pool runs in 64-bit mode. This guide explains the 32-bit requirement for legacy drivers and provides exact steps to enable 32-bit application support in the ASPnix Windows control panel.