Article: Q184484
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:3.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 05-AUG-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 3.0
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SYMPTOMS
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While browsing a site, you may receive the following error message:
HTTP/1.0 403 Access Forbidden
CAUSE
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This error may be caused if either of the following conditions exist:
- The file designated as the default document for the site does not exist. This
default file for a Web site is typically Default.htm or Default.asp.
- The site has been configured to use to use a secure channel over the HTTPS
protocol, but the browser used HTTP as its protocol instead.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
- Use the Directories tab under the WWW Service Properties to set the correct
default document.
- Browse the server using the HTTPS protocol instead of HTTP.
(c) Microsoft Corporation 2000, All Rights Reserved. Contributions by Kevin
Zollman, Microsoft Corporation.
Additional query words: winsock ssl secure sockets layer akz
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Keywords :
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis300
Version : winnt:3.0
Issue type : kbprb
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