Article: Q247714
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt: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
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt you use the put command to put a file to the Web server, you
may receive the following error message:
HTTP/1.1 Error 404 - File not found
CAUSE
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This is a known issue with Internet Information Services 5.0 that occurs when
you attempt a put to a URL, where the name of the file is longer than the
permitted NTFS file name length.
WORKAROUND
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When you put a file to the Web server, do not exceed the permitted NTFS file
name length of 256 characters, which does not include the path portion of the
put command.
Additional query words: IIS 5
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Keywords : kbOSWin2000 kbiis500prod2web kbhttp404 kbProd2Web
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis500
Version : winnt:5.0
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbnofix
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