encrypt connection strings for "default web site" not working

Hi,

I am trying to encrypt the connection strings inside the web.config for the default web site in IIS6.  When using aspnet_regiis -pe "connectionStrings"  it says its successful, but it isnt'.  The strings are still in clear text.

Usually I use aspnet_regiis -pe "connectionStrings" -app "/myapplicaton" where "/myapplication" is a virtual directory.  Unfortunately this application is under the default web site so I can't use "/myapplication".

Anyone have any idea what could be going on or how I could fix this?

Thanks,

j