Err Msg: HTTP/1.0 403 Access Forbidden

• Microsoft Internet Information Server version 3.0

SYMPTOMS

While browsing a site, you may receive the following error message:

HTTP/1.0 403 Access Forbidden

CAUSE

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

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.

Additional query words: winsock ssl secure sockets layer

Keywords :
Version : WINNT:3.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb