The ASP.NET state service is used to manage session state on a computer. The ASP.NET state service is installed by default when Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 is installed. The file aspnet_state.exe is installed on the remote server that will store session state information; the default location is systemroot\Microsoft.NET\Framework\version\aspnet_state.exe.
1. | On the remote server that will store session state information, open Administrative Tools, and then click Services. |
2. | In the details pane, right-click ASP.NET State Service, and then click Properties. |
3. | On the General tab, in the Startup type list box, click Automatic. |
4. | Under Service status, click Start, and then click OK. The state service starts automatically when the Web server is restarted. |