Web.config file is read-only

The Web.config file is read-only

Symptoms

If the Web.config file is read-only, the Upgrade.log file will contain an error message that resembles the following:

[IisWebSiteSequence] [ERROR] [10/17/2007 11:38:22 AM]: Access to the path 'C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories\5003\web.config' is denied.

Cause

This problem occurs when the Web.config file has been configured as read-only. This problem may also occur when a custom management program or a virus scan program locks the Web.config file.

Resolution

Make sure that everyone has write access to this file before you run the SharePoint Products and Technologies Configuration Wizard. Also make sure that the read-only check box is not enabled in the Web.config file properties dialog box and that no other process locks the Web.config file.