Web application
The directory C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories\80 is already being used by another IIS Web Site. Choose a different root directory for your new Web application.
When creating a new web application, you may experience this error: The directory C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories\80 is already being used by another IIS Web Site. Choose a different root directory for your new Web application. Solution: 1. Ensure you have a proper dns name / entry in the hosts file of your server for the new url [...]
Host headers for SharePoint / Rename Web Application
Change your existing host header in SharePoint ( WSS or MOSS 2007 ) Do you want to publish your SharePoint intranet or internet site to your users with a nice friendly url (or hostheader)? This article can be also used if you want to rename your web application.