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Turning on HTTP Activation

Switch on Windows HTTP Activation for each Server Role you have installed that runs as a .NET Web service or a .NET Web application.

Procedure

  1. If you use Windows 2012 or Windows 2012 R2, do the following:
    1. Start up the Server Manager and Add Roles and Features Wizard. Step through the wizard until you reach the Features screen.
    2. If you use .NET 4.5, expand the item .NET Framework 4.5 Features and the subitem WCF Services. If the option HTTP Activation is not listed as installed, select it.
    3. Alternatively, if you use .NET 3.5, expand the item .NET Framework 3.5 Features. If the option HTTP Activation is not listed as installed, select it.
    4. Click Next and Install to install the feature.
  2. If you use Windows 2008 R2 SP1, do the following:
    1. Start up the Server Manager and under Features Summary, select Add Features.
    2. In the Add Features dialog that opens, expand the item .NET Framework 3.5.1 Features and the subitem WCF Activation. If the option HTTP Activation is not listed as installed, select it.
    3. Click Next and Install to install the feature.