Article: Q185380
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): 4.0,5.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 02-OCT-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0, 5.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When attempting to browse a Web site, you may receive the following error
message:
Directory Listing Denied
CAUSE
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This problem can be caused by either of the following:
- The Web site's home directory does not contain a default document file, such
as Default.htm or Default.asp.
- The Default Document option is not selected.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, perform the following steps:
1. In the Internet Service Manager (ISM), right-click the Web site, and then
click Properties on the shortcut menu.
2. Click the Documents tab.
3. Verify that your default file is in the list of default documents, and that
the Enable Default Document check box is selected.
(c) Microsoft Corporation 2000, All Rights Reserved. Contributions by Kevin
Zollman, Microsoft Corporation.
Additional query words:
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Keywords :
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis500 kbiis400
Version : :4.0,5.0
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbpending
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