MS Frontpage Questions

  What are FrontPage Server Extensions?
FrontPage Server Extensions" is a term, which refers to the files, programs and specific way a Website is managed if it is using FrontPage. Microsoft FrontPage has some unique features, such as the ability to easily create hover buttons and search forms for your Website. This is possible only when the FrontPage Server Extensions are installed, because the features of FrontPage, such as hover buttons etc., work in conjunction with the programs installed on our servers to make those features work. Without the Server Extensions (programs), your FrontPage site will not function properly. Thus, the Server Extensions truly "extend" the functions of the server by enabling all the great tools that are part of Microsoft FrontPage.
  Can you help me with FrontPage problems?
We will make sure FrontPage extensions are properly installed for your account and provide basic support. It is important to note, however, that we cannot provide full technical support for FrontPage. Microsoft requires that they provide support for their software, and having developed it, they have a thorough knowledge of how it works and any known bugs in the program. We therefore ask that all questions regarding the use of FrontPage be addressed directly towards Microsoft. You will find that they have extensive online tutorials and help, as well as toll-free technical support for the program.
  Can I use FTP to upload my files when I have FrontPage Extensions?
It is not recommended to use both FTP and FrontPage to upload files to the web server as it can cause errors. If you are not going to use FrontPage, it is recommended that you email us at support@getahostnow.com and have that feature turned off.
  Can I use cgi-scripts when FrontPage extensions are installed?
You can use cgi-scripts with frontPage, but this will be at your own risk. This is considered a non-standard FrontPage site - this implementation is not recommended or supported by Microsoft. If you choose to have FrontPage Extensions and use cgi, you must do so with caution. You will see a "cgi-bin" in your home directory when your account was setup. You can upload your scripts there.
  Do you have FrontPage extensions?
Yes, all of our web hosting packages come with FrontPage extensions installed.
  Will using FTP corrupt my FrontPage Extensions?
Microsoft does not recommend you use any FTP program when FrontPage extensions are installed. However, you can use FTP to a certain extent: You can download/upload log files, scripts, zip files, and change permission on scripts with problems. There is a possibility that FrontPage extensions can be corrupted if you upload/download HTML files with FTP. Do NOT edit or FTP the ".htaccess" files, any "*_vti" directories or any other FrontPage extensions. It will corrupt your extensions.
  How do I activate/deactivate my FrontPage extensions?
FrontPage extensions are automatically activated when you sign up for a hosting account. However, if you do not plan on using them to upload files to the server, it is recommended that you email us at support@getahostnow.com and have them disabled for your account as it could cause problems with FTP.
  Do you support FrontPage 2002?
Yes, we support Frontpage 2002.