I seem to remember having similar issues, I think I solved it by
running the aspnet_regiis.exe file
It's found in C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322>
(or v1.0.3705)
you need to run it with the -i option ie (from command prompt)
C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322>aspnet_ regiis -i
Dave
(smile) wrote in message news:<. com>...
> hi
>
> I am a newbie to .NET environment. My first task assigned was to
> create a webservice. I have been trying to create a webservice by
> clicking new c# project and selecting asp.net webservice but when i
> click OK, it says the path
>
> " the webserver reported the following error when attempting to open
> or create a webproject located at the URL:"http://localhost
> /WebService1". 'The server name or address could not be resolved' "
>
> I have IIS on my computer and also visual studio .NET professional
> 2003.
> I tried to uninstall VS.NET and then install again. but it still is
> displaying the same message.
>
> Any souls out there please help me in this as i can proceed only after
> this basic step.
>
> Thanks in advance
> smile