# Creating a Virtual Directory Within Microsoft IIS

To support remote help that is hosted on a Microsoft IIS web server, you should create a virtual directory. A virtual directory provides web access to a folder that is located outside of the home directory.

To create a virtual directory in IIS:

1. Click Start, select Programs, and then click Administrative Tools.

2. For IIS 5.0 click Internet Services Manager.

3. For IIS 6.0 click Internet Information Services.

2. In the left column you will see the Server Name.

3. In IIS 5.0, expand the Server Name to find the domain name.

4. In IIS 6.0, expand the Server Name and then click Web Sites to find the domain name.

3. Right-click on the domain name and select New and then Virtual Directory.

4. Click Next to begin the Wizard.

5. Enter the virtual directory name in the Alias field.

6. Enter the path to the directory you are linking to.

7. In the Execute Permissions field, set the permissions for the virtual directory. Change the "Execute Permissions" to "Scripts and Executables".

8. Click OK.

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