Modules Not Installing Properly

My base Dolphin 7.1 installs is working fine but any module I try to install gives a 404 error. The script is looking for it in the wrong place. If I move the module folder to the place it's looking for it, it changes to an error 500. PHP register_globals is off, I am not getting any errors in the php.err log. I am using IIS, I know everyone hates it but it's all I have. How can I fix this path issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Check to make sure the .htaccess file is in place (Apache).  If Nginx, make sure the rewrites are loaded in the server block.

I am in IIS and I don't believe it takes notice of the .htaccess file. Is there a php file somewhere that is specifying the mapping?

I suggest contacting Dolphin Jay on Boonex here as he has extensive knowledge in running Dolphin on IIS.  You can also read this: http://www.iis.net/learn/application-frameworks/install-and-configure-php-applications-on-iis/translate-htaccess-content-to-iis-webconfig

Many thanks!

When I was using an Dedicated IIS Server I used this piece of software which enables the use of .htaccess .

IIS Mod-Rewrite

http://www.micronovae.com/ModRewrite/ModRewrite.html

I checked it, thanks, and while it looks good, there is no way I can afford it.

Another options is just to disable permalinks:

dolphin admin panel > settings > advances settings > permalinks

Please note that after module install you have to disable permalinks for the installed module