hmmmm here is what I got when I did exactly what u said.. The Default Web Access mode for this project is set to file share, but the project folder at 'http://localhost/Noor cannot be opened with the path'C:\DotNet\Xyz'. The error returned was: Unable to create web project 'Noor' the UNC share 'C:\DotNet\Xyz' does not exist or you do not have access. What would u like to do ? -Retry using a different file share path Location [Text Area] -Try to open the project with FrontPage Server Extensions. Well it seems that u understand why this problem happened in the first place can u please explain it to me.. ? I thought it would work.. at least its not giving me error 404 but I guess this error as well must have a solution? what do u think? merci ! Noor