Root Cause: The ASP.NET role service is missing from the Web Server (IIS) configuration.
- Desktop (Win 10/11): Control Panel -> Programs -> Turn Windows Features on/off -> IIS -> World Wide Web Services -> Application Development -> Enable ASP.NET 4.5/4.8.
- Server (2016/2019/2022): Server Manager -> Add Roles & Features -> Web Server (IIS) -> Role Services -> Ensure ASP.NET is checked.