Using a colon (:) in a url with ASP.NET/IIS

Question

I\'m implementing a custom controller in ASP.NET MVC and really want to be able to use a colon in the urls, so that I can identify class/column names and their valu

Answer 1

I would suggest using a period. REST, based on HTTP protocol, is an example of building a new use for HTTP that kept to standards and was highly successful. Perhaps you can do that.

AND a '.' is a standard 'class.method' or 'class.attribute' in many langauges.

Now ME, I wanted to use the colon in time URL parameters, and some places are doing it. I still have to see if I can get away with it.

PS, for me, I may use this: http://www.businesscasualblog.com/2009/07/how-to-share-a-link-to-a-specific-timecode-in-youtube-video.html

esentially '--h--m--s'

Answer 2

Try setting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\HTTP\Parameters\AllowRestrictedChars. This is from http://support.microsoft.com/?id=820129. I don't know whether ASP.NET/MVC does some checking on their own but if it's only http.sys blocking you, this should fix it.