Chapter 16: Using the WSAT to Manage User Accounts and Roles

phztfte1 · December 20th, 2015, 08:38 AM

Step 5 - When I click the Security tab, I get the following error message:

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There is a problem with your selected data store. This can be caused by an invalid server name or credentials, or by insufficient permission. It can also be caused by the role manager feature not being enabled. Click the button below to be redirected to a page where you can choose a new data store. 

The following message may help in diagnosing the problem:  Access to the path 'C:\Users\Dexter\AppData\Local\Temp\Temporary ASP.NET Files\root\5794a699\5d005630\hash' is denied.

When I click the button below (Chose Data Store), I am directed to the Provider tab with the message:

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Use this page to configure how Web site management data such as membership is stored. You can use a single provider for all the management data for your site or you can specify a different provider for each feature. 

Select a single provider for all site management data 
Select a different provider for each feature (advanced)

Please help.

Imar · December 21st, 2015, 04:13 AM

Hi there,

Maybe this thread helps? Chapter 16 - WSAT Problems

Imar

phztfte1 · December 22nd, 2015, 12:42 PM

Hi Imar,

I tried using a non-administrator's account to performs steps 1 to 4. The error message I get is as follows:

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Server Error in '/ASP.NETWebAdminFiles' Application.
Could not load file or assembly 'SMDiagnostics, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089' or one of its dependencies.  Either a required impersonation level was not provided, or the provided impersonation level is invalid. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070542)

I tried donkeylover1965 solution by providing Modify permission to "Temporary ASP.NET Files". I do not have the same path as donkeylover1965 in that I do not have "/root..." The results, however, were the same as originally stated.

Imar · December 22nd, 2015, 03:04 PM

You seem to be running in Impersonation mode. Does this help:http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2...ed-wcf-service

Imar

phztfte1 · December 26th, 2015, 04:52 PM

Hi Imar,

I looked at the link and in my view, it does not apply. I do not have a WPF application nor a App.Config file. Furthermore, the changes require an advance user while I am just a beginner. The spooky part is that no one responded his question about whether the change opens a gaping security hole.

Imar · January 10th, 2016, 12:26 PM

I know, but the underlying principles (about impersonation) could very well be the same.

Can you provide more information on your machine? Is it connected to a (corporate) domain? Which account do you use? Do you have a local administrator account?

Cheers,

Imar

phztfte1 · January 10th, 2016, 10:16 PM

Hi Imar,

I use two machines. One is a Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and the other is a Hewlard Packard Envy, Model 23-o014. Both are personal computers and run using Windows 10. I use an administrators account to do the programming

Imar · January 11th, 2016, 11:21 AM

In that case, I am out of ideas.

Sorry.

Imar

phztfte1 · January 18th, 2016, 09:33 AM

Hi Imar,

I found the problem. I used Microsoft Edge instead of Internet Explorer. With Internet Explorer, I was able to complete the Try It Out and move forward.

Imar · January 18th, 2016, 04:29 PM

Great, thanks for the follow up.

Imar