"The page you are requesting cannot be served because of the extension configuration." error message "The page you are requesting cannot be served because of the extension configuration." error message asp.net asp.net

"The page you are requesting cannot be served because of the extension configuration." error message


In Windows 8/10, you have to use

  • Open Control Panel →
  • Programs and Features →
  • Turn Windows features on or off →
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) →
  • World Wide Web Services →
  • Application Development Features →
  • Check the appropriate items, such as enabling ASP.NET. (i.e install the appropriate version you want to configure your websites with)

Reference: Check the solution of this question for reference


Use aspnet_regiis.exe to register version of .NET framework you are using.

This is a common issue and happens when IIS is installed after VS or .NET framework.

Note - for Windows 8/10 users, see the other answer by JohnOpincar below. And also the comment/tip from Kevin Brydon.


I fixed that on my Windows 10:

  1. Go to Control Panel - Programs and Features - Turn Windows features on or off.

  2. Select .NET Framework 4.6 Advanced Services - WCF Services

  3. Check HTTP Activation.

  4. OK done.