HTTP Error 403.14 - Forbidden

09 August 2011 Dave-Stuart

Recently I was setting up a new website and came across this error! DON'T be fooled by this error, it does not mean switch on Directory Browsing.

My OS is Windows 2008, IIS 7.0 and the new site is running on .NET 4.0

This is what you need to do to correct the issue.
1.) Run a command prompt as Administrator.
2.) Copy and paste the following text “C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\aspnet_regiis.exe -i”

I hope this helps someone else out there.

Server Error in Application "DEFAULT WEB SITE/TESTSITE"

Internet Information Services 7.0

Error Summary

HTTP Error 403.14 - Forbidden

The Web server is configured to not list the contents of this directory.

Detailed Error Information
Module DirectoryListingModule
Notification ExecuteRequestHandler
Handler StaticFile
Error Code 0x00000000
Requested URL http://localhost:80/TestSite/
Physical Path C:\inetpub\wwwroot\TestSite\
Logon Method Anonymous
Logon User Anonymous
Most likely causes:
  • A default document is not configured for the requested URL, and directory browsing is not enabled on the server.
Things you can try:
  • If you do not want to enable directory browsing, ensure that a default document is configured and that the file exists.
  • Enable directory browsing using IIS Manager.
    1. Open IIS Manager.
    2. In the Features view, double-click Directory Browsing.
    3. On the Directory Browsing page, in the Actions pane, click Enable.
  • Verify that the configuration/system.webServer/directoryBrowse@enabled attribute is set to true in the site or application configuration file.
Links and More InformationThis error occurs when a document is not specified in the URL, no default document is specified for the Web site or application, and directory listing is not enabled for the Web site or application. This setting may be disabled on purpose to secure the contents of the server.
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