What Is a Machine Config

Machine configuration file, Machine. config, contains settings that apply to an entire computer. It is specifically used to store machine and application settings global to all asp.net web sites running in IIS in a computer. A system can have only one machine. config computer.

Does machine config override web config?

config settings apply to all web applications which is residing on the server. The setting of machine. config can be overridden by web. config’s settings.

Where is machine config?

The machine. config file is stored in the %WINDIR%\Microsoft.NET\Framework folder in the directory where Microsoft Windows is installed. By default, it is located in the following path: C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1. 1.4322\CONFIG.