Article: Q275601
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): 3.0,4.0,5.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 04-FEB-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 3.0, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When a virtual directory name ends with an executable extension (such as .com,
.exe, .dll or .sh), the files in this virtual directory cannot be viewed with a
Web browser.
If the execution rights are not set in this virtual directory, the following
error message occurs:
403.1 - Forbidden: Execute Access Forbidden
If the execution rights are set, then the following error message occurs:
404 - File not found
Under some circumstances the source code of an Active Server Pages (ASP) page may
be returned to the client if it is placed in a virtual directory with an
executable extension.
CAUSE
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IIS interprets the virtual directory with an executable extension as an
executable file and tries to run this file. The rest of the URL is passed in the
Path_Info variable. Tools such as the FrontPage Server Extensions make use of
this functionality.
Additional query words: kbDotCom
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Keywords :
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis500 kbiis400 kbiis300
Version : :3.0,4.0,5.0
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbpending
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