Article: Q221553
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:2.0,3.0,4.0,5.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbOSWin2000 kbiis500prod2web kbhttp404 kbProd2Web
Last Modified: 31-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 2.0, 3.0, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you set the folder attributes to Hidden on a directory that resides in a
Web folder, the following error message may occur:
404 - File Not Found
For example:
1. Set the folder attributes to Hidden on the WWWroot directory (provided you
are still using the default directory).
2. Browse to the directory using your browser.
3. You should receive a 404 - File Not Found error.
4. Set the folder attribute back to its normal state (non-hidden).
You should now be able to browse to this site.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in IIS 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0.
Additional query words: iis
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Keywords : kbOSWin2000 kbiis500prod2web kbhttp404 kbProd2Web
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis500 kbiis400 kbiis300 kbiis200
Version : winnt:2.0,3.0,4.0,5.0
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbpending
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