FIX: The client browser displays the Login.asp page instead of the Nocookie.asp page of a Commerce Server 2002 site when cookies are disabled (875274)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Commerce Server 2002

SYMPTOMS

When a client browser that has cookies disabled opens the Login.asp page of a Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 site, the browser will display the Login.asp page instead of the expected Nocookie.asp page. However, Nocookie.asp will appear as the URL.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem occurs when Authfilter is enabled on a Commerce Server site. This problem only occurs when the Commerce Server site is running on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5. To cause the Nocookie.asp page to appear correctly in the client browser, disable HTTP Keep-Alives or install this hotfix.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

Commerce Server 2002 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version     Size     File name
   -----------------------------------------------------
   14-Jul-2004  19:25  4.5.3817.0  191,821  Siteauth.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/7/2006
Keywords:kbQFE KBHotfixServer kbfix kbBug kbCommServ2002preSP4fix KB875274 kbAudDeveloper