"HTTP Error 403" When Searching Proxy 2.0 Online Documentation (232152)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5
  • Microsoft BackOffice Server 4.5
This article was previously published under Q232152

SYMPTOMS

In the Microsoft Proxy 2.0 online documentation, there is an option to search for a particular topic. When you attempt to do so, you may receive the following error message:
HTTP Error 403

403.1 Forbidden: Execute Access Forbidden

This error can be caused if you try to execute a CGI, ISAPI, or other executable program from a directory that does not allow programs to be executed.

Please contact the Web server's administrator if the problem persists.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Script access is not granted to the virtual directory in which the Index Server search file (.htx) is located during the Proxy 2.0 installation within BackOffice Server 4.5 or BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, grant Script access to the virtual directory in which the .htx search files are located:
  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack, point to Internet Information Server, and then click Internet Service Manager.
  2. In Microsoft Management Console (MMC), expand the following items:

    Console Root
    Internet Information Server
    ServerName
    Default Web Site
    PrxDocs

  3. Click the Misc folder.
  4. On the Action menu, click Properties.
  5. In the lower portion of the Properties window, change the permissions to Script.
  6. Click Apply, and then click OK.
  7. Click Default Web Site.
  8. On the Action menu, click Stop.
  9. On the Action menu, click Start.
  10. Quit MMC.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/3/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB232152
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