Why could a new IIS7 install be showing blank pages for all files?

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I've tried to browse to .html, .png, .css, .txt files, but the page just comes up blank. I have tried browsing from other machines - same issue. Also (may be unrelated) there are no log files where I expect them to be: C:\inetpub\logs -- it only contains 1 empty wmsvc dir. Any ideas?

Ah, you need to enable logs by installing the feature in "Turn windows features on or off" -- IIS > Health and Diagnostics — Nick Bolton, Jul 09 '10 at 14:58
Also, any file I go to (exists or not) it shows a blank page, but says code 200 in the log. Weird... — Nick Bolton, Jul 09 '10 at 15:05

score 13 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 19 '13 at 02:44

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This occurs when "Static Content" is not checked in add/remove features under the IIS node.

Open Control Panel
Click Programs and Features
Click Turn Windows features on or off
Check "Static Content" in Internet Information Services > World Wide Web Services > Common HTTP Features

Windows Static Content Image

edited Jul 19 '13 at 02:44

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answered Jul 19 '10 at 13:41

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thank you so much works like a charm – Derek Long Mar 14 '21 at 02:30

Why could a new IIS7 install be showing blank pages for all files?

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