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ETagFix V1.00
ETagFix alters the IIS etag that is generated for each page so that it does not change each time your server is restarted.
Etags are a method of informing web browsers and crawlers when a web page has changed. Using etags, your web browser or crawler will determine when a cached page may be used and when the page must be downloaded to present the current information.
Sounds simple and useful, right? Well, yes and no. True, it's important for browsers to download a page when it really has changed. However, it's not necessary to take the time and bandwidth required to download a page when the etag has been updated due to restarting the web server, but the page information hasn't changed.
EtagFix stabilizes the etag that Internet Information Services (IIS) generates so that it doesn't change each time the web server is restarted.
Before a web page is downloaded by a web server such as IIS or Apache, the page sends out an etag to help the browser determine if the page has changed since the user last visited it. Each etag contains a unique ID generated by the web server. When the browser determines that the etag has changed, the page is downloaded again. Normally, changes in etags are not a problem. However, IIS changes the etag each time the web server is restarted, which means the visitor will be required to download the page again-even if the information has not changed. Downloading the page wastes time and bandwidth.
ETagFix ensures that IIS does not change your web page's etag when the server is restarted. Stabilizing the etag means a reduction in the amount of bandwidth used, especially if your web site has several pages. And, since the more bandwidth a server uses to operate, the more expensive it is to run. By reducing bandwidth, ETagFix also saves you money!
Features
 Support for Microsoft IIS 4, 5.X, & 6 on Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/.NET
ETagFix works on all Windows platforms that support IIS and ISAPI filter plugins. It works with the latest versions of Microsoft IIS and ensures compatibility with older versions of Microsoft IIS as well.
Easy Installation and Setup
ETagFix comes with easy-to-use install and uninstall programs. The install program allows for maximum customization while maintaining an easy installation process. The uninstall application removes content that other ISAPI plugins might leave behind.
Change Settings Without Restarting
Unlike most ISAPI filters, ETagFix incorporates the ability to change all related settings without having to restart the server. This allows for a much easier setup, installation, and configuration of all of ETagFix's features.
Standalone GUI Interface
ETagFix comes with a standalone GUI configuration tool that allows you to configure all of the application's many features. It's easy to use and has support for simple migration of settings from one server to another.
MMC Free Zone
Forget about having problems with MMC snap-ins, which are often cumbersome and a hassle to deal with. All ISAPILabs plugins are self-contained and do not require MMC snap-ins to perform statistical analysis.
Logging
No ISAPI plugin would be complete without a logging feature. ETagFix includes detailed messages about what is happening behind the scenes and gives you information that tells you exactly what ETagFix is doing for you.
Compatible With All Browsers
ETagFix supports all browsers including, but not limited to, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, and Opera.
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