FileSystemObject and Norton Antivirus 2

[WartookMan]

SYMPTOM:
When trying to execute something like:

Set objFSO = Server.CreateObject ("Scripting.FileSystemObject")

... nothing happens in the browser. It just sits in an endless loop attempting to load the contents (response) from the ASP page.

FIX / SUGGESTION:
The problem may be caused by Norton Anti-Virus. It has a (new) feature which blocks script access to files. Meaning, you can't read or write to files.

http://service4.symantec.com/SUPPOR...151ac4c8275f9a0888256a16006afce6?OpenDocument

I experienced this problem recently, and it took me a couple of searches in Google to get the solution. On XP Pro, even though it didn't prompt me to reboot, I had to restart before it would enable scripting again (and yes, I'd stopped/started my IIS server).

Hope this helps someone else. ;-)

Pete.


Web Developer / Aptrix CMS (LWWCM) Specialist
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http://www.lclimited.co.uk/

e: Pete.Raleigh(at)lclimited.co.uk

 

[JohnYingling]

A keyword search on Tek-Tips for FileSystemObject reveals the same answer...over and over.

http://www.VBResizer.com

Forms/Controls Resizing/Tabbing Control

http://www.VBCompare.com

Compare Code (Text)

http://www.VBSortGen.com

Generate Sort Class in VB or VBScript

 

[onpnt]

I think both tips are tip master worth

WartookMan, for reminding up the other things that are on in the background that we least expect are concerns in work flow and processing consideration while developing. Along with sharing your experience with the others that will view it.

JohnYingling, for pointing out the search tool as being the best tip of all.

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