IIS Web Deploy's "Import/Export Application" Action Missing?

Question

I had a working IIS 7.5 with Web Deploy 3.5 configuration such that the "Import/Export Application" feature in the right hand action pane showed up and functioned properly. Unfortunately I had to remove and reinstall IIS, and now the Import/Export functionality does not show up in the Actions pane, as if Web Deploy was not installed.

I tried to reinstall using the automated installer at http://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy, but when I run it, the installer seems to think that Web Deploy is already installed and does not offer me any reinstall/uninstall option.

How can I force a reinstall of WebDeploy or force IIS to recognize that Web Deploy is still installed?

Answer 1

1. Go to http://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Download Web Deploy" header
3. Click the x86 or x64 link next to your language of choice. Do not click the WebPI link.
4. Once downloaded, click on the installer to open it.
5. Click Next
6. Click the Remove button
7. Now you can reinstall it using the Web Platform Installer, or just use the standalone.

On a side note... If you don't see the Deploy options in IIS once you've reinstalled Web Deploy, try running IIS as Administrator. Hope this helps.