classic asp on iis 7.5 includes not working

http://www.iis.net/configreference/system.webserver/serversideinclude

I went through and read it, then made sure that it was checked.  It was checked and showed it as installed, but the CLASSIC asp pages are defineately not working with

<!--#include file="filename.htm" -->

Is there a different code syntax with 7.5?  Just because it's installed doesn't actually mean that it is enable does it?

If you are using a file ext other than .shtml then you may need to map them to the SSI handler
http://tech.mikeal.com/blog1.php/server-side-includes-for-html-in-iis7

The filter at work is prohibiting me from seeing the above link.  The includes for the classic asp pages would be .htm file extention.  If I need to map them to the SSI handler how do I do that?  Can you send me a different link or do a cut and paste since I do not have access to the above link.  Thanks.

But what page is calling the SSI - is it an html file or asp? If its asp it should work by default, if html then

In features view go to Handler Mappings

Under actions select "Add Module Mapping"

Enter the following information:

Request Path: *.html
 Module: ServerSideIncludeModule
 Executable: blank
 Name: SSI-html

In features I do not see Handler Mappings.

This is the error in the log...

2013-06-24 18:58:29 10.65.1.53 GET /home/AppsLinks.asp |42|ASP_0131|Disallowed_Parent_Path 80 - 10.65.167.228 Mozilla/4.0+(compatible;+MSIE+8.0;+Windows+NT+6.1;+WOW64;+Trident/4.0;+GTB7.4;+SLCC2;+.NET+CLR+2.0.50727;+.NET+CLR+3.5.30729;+.NET+CLR+3.0.30729;+Media+Center+PC+6.0;+InfoPath.2;+.NET4.0C;+.NET+CLR+1.1.4322;+.NET4.0E) 500 0 0 0

This is the include line...

<!--#include file="<%response.write(Application("root"))%>/includes/main_nav.asp" -->

The global is working for the other links in the head...

<link href="<%response.write(Application("root"))%>/css/reset.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="<%response.write(Application("root"))%>/css/style_main.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />

so I don't think it's the global.asa file.  The page works if I remove the...

<!--#include file="<%response.write(Application("root"))%>/includes/main_nav.asp" -->

Now this is working on the old windows 2003 iis 6.0 server, and the <%response.write(Application("root"))%> is working on links.  I also tried ../ but that didn't work either.  I leave at 4:30 CST. so I'll post a comment tommorrow if I don't hear back from you today.

Like I said, the error is showing up, "Disallowed_Parent_Path 80 "

Yes, and how do I enable the parent path?

Never mind, I found it in manager.  It appears to be working now.  Thanks

You only mention that "Parent paths are PROBABLY turned off".  You should have said, "Check to see if the parent path is turned off".  I felt you last commit was a bit terse.

I am very sorry you feel that way.  

However, my suggestion was NOT to check if that feature was on or off, my suggestion was to CHANGE the way you are specifying your links.  I would strongly suggest you don't turn that feature on as it is a security risk.  You would be better off using absolute links.  

If you are using dreamweaver and this is causing a problem go to your site set up where you manage servers and under the Advanced options you will see a radio button for links relative to Document or Site Root.  "Document" is defaulted and you just need to change that to "Site Root"

In web development, there are many multiple ways to get to the same visual end and most of those are work arounds.  If you ever find yourself needing to do a work around (such as this), stop and figure out the *real* solution as work arounds are quick fix's leading to future problems.  And the parent path thing is one of those that now leaves you with a security hole.  See step 11 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff648653.aspx

While you may not fully understand why, I did actually give you a correct "A" answer with this paragraph.

For injection safety, parent paths are probably turned off.  This means you can can't start  your include file with dots like   ../../some_folder/myIncludeFile.asp.  Instead use the full path like /includes/some_folder?myIncludeFile.asp

fyi, you can use  /mypath/myfile.asp or mypath/myfile.asp but you can't use ../myfile.asp

I see what you mean.  I had never heard that before concerning the transversal attacks.  THANK YOU VERY MUCH for that good information.  Yes, I will make the necessary changes.  Thank you again for your help.

No problem.  I have been through the same learning curve and that is why I recognize the potential issue you have.  Now you will be able to help somebody else in the same situation.

Can I ask you to click the request attention link under your original question and change the grade of this answer from "B" to "A"?

Thank you!

Yes, I will do that.  By the way the physical folder and files are on D:/ drive while the OS is on C:/ do you think that is adequate to stop transveral attacks?

I am not a network security expert.  That would be a good question to ask posted in the security or networking area and the webserver.

Okay, thank you for you help and patience with me.