Access Denied Error in Internet Service Manager for FTP Virtual Directory (245076)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q245076

SYMPTOMS

When you view the list of virtual directories in the 'FTP Service Properties for FTP' dialog box in Microsoft Internet Server Manager, 'access denied' error messages may appear in one or more directories in the 'Directories' box.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the System account does not have Full Control permission on the physical directory to which the virtual directory points.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, grant Full Control permission to the System account for the physical directory to which the virtual directory points:

  1. In Windows NT Explorer, right-click the physical directory.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. On the Security tab, click Permissions.
  4. In the Directory Permissions dialog box, click Add.
  5. In the Names list, click System.
  6. In the Type Of Access box, click Full Control.
  7. Click Add, and then click OK until you return to the desktop.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/27/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB245076
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