Article: Q171135
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): Winnt:2.0,3.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbother
Last Modified: 28-JUN-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 2.0, 3.0
- Microsoft Certificate Server version 1.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to access a web site, the browser displays the following error
message:
HTTP/1.1 403 Access Forbidden
Secure Channel Required
This virtual directory requires a browser that supports the configured
encryption options.
CAUSE
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The web site you are trying to access requires the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
encryption protocol. As a result, http:// will not work.
RESOLUTION
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Change the URL to read https://. This instructs the browser to use the Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption protocol.
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Keywords : kbother
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis300 kbiis200 kbCertServSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbCertServ100
Version : Winnt:2.0,3.0
Hardware : ALPHA x86
Issue type : kbprb
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