VS2010 throws exception while opening project

Question

When I try opening a project I get an exception saying Web application is configured to use IIS.

Error : The Web Application Project EntityServices is configured to use IIS. To access local IIS Web sites, you must install the following IIS components:

  IIS 6 Metabase and IIS 6 Configuration Compatibility

In addition, you must run Visual Studio in the context of an administrator account.

NOTE - I have already installed IIS 7. My box is a x64 bit Windows 7 box.

Answer 1

Go to Control Panel, Programs and Features, Turn Windows Features On or Off, and enable IIS 6 Metabase and IIS 6 Configuration Compatibility.

Answer 2

Have you installed IIS6 Metabase support? It is a seperate install from IIS7, although in the same area.

Turn Windows Features ON and OFF -> IIS Services-> Web Management Tools -> IIS Management Compatibility and check IIS Metabase and IIS 6 configuration Compatibility