FP: How to Change Name of Default Home Page with Microsoft PWS

 Last reviewed: March 18, 1998
Article ID: Q169086
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FrontPage 98 for Windows
  • Microsoft FrontPage 97 for Windows with Bonus Pack

SUMMARY

This article describes how to change the default home page from Default.htm to Index.htm when you are using the Microsoft Personal Web Server.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the default home page from Default.htm to Index.htm, use the following steps:

  1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  2. Double-click the Personal Web Server icon.

  3. Click the Administration tab.

  4. Click Administration.

  5. Click to select WWW Administration.

  6. Click the Directories tab.

  7. Select "Default Homepage."

  8. Rename Default.htm to Index.htm.

  9. Start FrontPage Explorer.

  10. On the View menu, click Folder View.

  11. Rename Default.htm to Index.htm.

  12. Close and then reopen the Web.

Additional query words: 97
Keywords : fpexp fppws kbusage kbdta
Version : windows:97,98
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: March 18, 1998
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