Version 2.65 - How can you run installation or view in a browser without any .aspx pages

After uploading all files for version 2.65 (no source code) to the server and having my web host create a database, it was noticeable that there is no "Install" directory nor any index.aspx or default.aspx pages. In fact there are no browser viewable pages at all.

So, as stupid as this sounds, how are you supposed to install Nop Commerce 2.65?

Make sure mvc 3 is installed

I believe it is installed, I have another app that I uses MVC and it works fine.

I try to run the install (/views/install/index.cshtml) and I get:

We're sorry, an internal error occurred that prevents the request to complete.

Our supporting staff has been notified with this error and will address this issue shortly. We profusely apologize for the inconvenience and for any damage this may cause. You might want to try the same action at later time.

Any ideas?

Everything was a lot easier in the earlier versions, which had an "install" directory. The installation instructions should be clearer, especially with such a dramatic change from the earlier versions.

I'm not familiar with MVC, but I'm guessing that it's what generates the .aspx pages. Is that correct?

Which is the last version that did not use MVC? I will try installing it, which was pretty simple.

xaviermorera wrote:

You don't need to go to any specific page.  Just go to to the root, e.g.  www.mystore.com
(MVC handles the routing to the proper pages.)
Be sure that ASP.NET 4.0 (MVC 3.0) is installed.  check all the requirements

Which one is the latest version of Nopcommerce that does NOT use MVC? I will try this one better

Last version before MVC is 1.9 if I remember correctly.