FIX: INVALID APPLICATION NAME Error in Active Server Pages

ID: Q163501

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to access Active Server Pages(ASP) files located in subdirectories under a virtual root, which have restricted access permissions, the server may display the following error:

HTTP/1.0 Invalid Application Name


CAUSE

This message is caused by a problem in Active Server Page's handling of Access Control Lists (ACLs).


RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, either allow FULL CONTROL to the directory encountering the problem or apply the patch available for Active Server Pages.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Active Server Pages version 1.0.

A supported fix is now available. To acquire this fix, call Microsoft Technical Support at 1-800-936-5800.


REFERENCES

For the latest Knowledge Base articles and other support information on Visual InterDev and Active Server Pages, see the following page on the Microsoft Technical Support site:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/vinterdev/

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Keywords          : kbsample kbusage kbASP kbNTOS400fix kbSecurity kbWebServer kbGrpASP 
Version           : winnt:
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: June 2, 1999