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Q184484: Err Msg: HTTP/1.0 403 Access Forbidden

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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