FIX: INVALID APPLICATION NAME Error in Active Server Pages

• Microsoft Active Server Pages, version 1.0

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 return 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, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

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/

Keywords          : AXSFMisc kbusage kbbuglist kbfixlist
Version           : 1.0
Platform          : NT WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix