Re: That stupid can't execute error is driving me insane

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From: Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP] (jmaltz_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/16/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:40:13 -0500

Hi,

What version of IIS is this?

If it's 6.0 (Windows Server 2003) then make sure you set up execute for the
virtual directory (not execute under permissions):
In Properties go to the Home Directory tab, then under Execute Permissions
set it to executables and scripts 

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"Mike" <hopkinsmike@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:c48f1a39.0403160958.4d79c8ac@posting.google.com...
> I keep getting this message when trying to run an executable using the
> IIS.
>
> HTTP 403.1 Forbidden: Execute Access Forbidden
> Internet Information Services
>
> I've tried all the various obvious techniques like changing the
> permissions on the virtual folder in MMC to allow execute, the folder
> has read access, the mapping is set up to recognise the executable
> from the extension and allow scripts. I just can't see what is causing
> the problem. Any suggestions?
>
> Cheers.

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