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Running aspnet web site starts on parent directory


I have some old project written in asp.net web pages. I open project by Open Website option and choosing MyCompany folder. I start a project with debugging. The Asp.NET Development server starts.

Actual: localhost:53669/MyCompany/somepage.aspx

Expected: localhost:53669/somepage.aspx

How can I force the ASP.NET development server to start on MyCompany folder location not on the parent folder location?


Solution

  • What version of Visual Studio are you using? In Visual Studio 2010, you can change it in the project properties

    Steps

    • Open the Solution Explorer
    • Right click your project
    • Click Properties Window (not Property Pages)
    • Alter the Virtual path option from /MyCompany to just /

    Example so you know you're in the right place

    Before

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    After

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