IIS Express - 500.19 Cannot read configuration file - (web.config file path issue)

Whenever you face this issue, You have to delete a hidden folder ".vs" at your solution's root folder (i.e. where your solution file exists). and close and reopen your solution and run. Your issue would be removed.



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