Re: IIS Downloads

Miha,

I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup with
EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?

"Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually enable
> additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>
> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>
> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>
> MIME Types in IIS
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>
> You can also use group called: microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>
> --
> Mike
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could not
>>find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now be
>>causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an EXE. For
>>example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over the years
>>that allowed customers to download their updates as needed. However,
>>after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2 this appears
>>to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could have done to cause
>>this.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

Hi,

Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
article 326965?

--
Mike
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security

"Chris Marsh" wrote in message
news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Miha,
>
> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup
> with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>
> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>
>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>
>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>
>> MIME Types in IIS
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>
>> You can also use group called: microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>
>> --
>> Mike
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>
>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could not
>>>find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now be
>>>causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an EXE.
>>>For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over the
>>>years that allowed customers to download their updates as needed.
>>>However, after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2 this
>>>appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could have done
>>>to cause this.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard approach as
well.

"Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
> article 326965?
>
> --
> Mike
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Miha,
>>
>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup
>> with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>
>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>
>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>
>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>
>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>
>>> You can also use group called: microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike
>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>
>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could
>>>>not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now
>>>>be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an EXE.
>>>>For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over the
>>>>years that allowed customers to download their updates as needed.
>>>>However, after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2
>>>>this appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could have
>>>>done to cause this.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

Hi Chris,

What is the observed experience at an IE attempting to get the file
and failing? i.e. what is seen, what http response code?

As an application how is the area where the exe resides configured
in IIS? i.e. are "script and executables" being allowed there?

Have you positively established that it is the .exe extension? ie. if the
this in zipped and an alternate link made available to the zip, then the
client can obtain with no problem.

Have you established whether this is a problem with IE, or with only
some IE installs? i.e. on same machine where IE has a problem can
Opera get the exe ?

Is the new W2k3 R2 IIS machine differently located than the prior
IIS box? i.e. any differences in proxy/firewall visibility?

Roger
"Chris Marsh" wrote in message
news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Miha,
>
> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup
> with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>
> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>
>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>
>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>
>> MIME Types in IIS
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>
>> You can also use group called: microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>
>> --
>> Mike
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>
>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could not
>>>find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now be
>>>causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an EXE.
>>>For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over the
>>>years that allowed customers to download their updates as needed.
>>>However, after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2 this
>>>appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could have done
>>>to cause this.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that to
text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading again.

--
Mike
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security

"Chris Marsh" wrote in message
news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard approach
> as well.
>
> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
>> article 326965?
>>
>> --
>> Mike
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>
>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Miha,
>>>
>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup
>>> with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>
>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>
>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>
>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>
>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>
>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>
>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could
>>>>>not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now
>>>>>be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an
>>>>>EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over
>>>>>the years that allowed customers to download their updates as needed.
>>>>>However, after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2
>>>>>this appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could
>>>>>have done to cause this.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still not
working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for nearly 8 -
10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am sure that Microsoft
is going to figure out how to take another $245 from me to correct the
error.

"Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that to
> text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading again.
>
> --
> Mike
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard approach
>> as well.
>>
>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
>>> article 326965?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike
>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>
>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Miha,
>>>>
>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup
>>>> with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>
>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>
>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>
>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>
>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>
>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Mike
>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>
>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could
>>>>>>not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now
>>>>>>be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an
>>>>>>EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over
>>>>>>the years that allowed customers to download their updates as needed.
>>>>>>However, after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2
>>>>>>this appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could
>>>>>>have done to cause this.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

Can you tell me what is the exact error that you get when you try to access
..exe file? It can also help if you can disable friendly errors in IE if you
have them enabled (by default)

What would be expected behavior? Option to save (download) exe file?

--
Mike
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security

"Chris Marsh" wrote in message
news:On2Eg2UwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still not
> working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for nearly
> 8 - 10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am sure that
> Microsoft is going to figure out how to take another $245 from me to
> correct the error.
>
> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
> news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that to
>> text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading again.
>>
>> --
>> Mike
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>
>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard approach
>>> as well.
>>>
>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
>>>> article 326965?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>
>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Miha,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is
>>>>> setup with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>>
>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>>>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>>
>>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could
>>>>>>>not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would
>>>>>>>now be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download
>>>>>>>an EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files
>>>>>>>over the years that allowed customers to download their updates as
>>>>>>>needed. However, after setting up a new web server in our office with
>>>>>>>2003R2 this appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I
>>>>>>>could have done to cause this.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

I disabled the friendly errors but it didn't really change things. The file
that I am trying to download is
http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql.ex e yet if I
change the extension to .zip I can download the file. Hopefully this helps
and thank you for hanging in here on this bizarre one.
The page cannot be found
The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name
changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
------------------------------------------------------------ --------------

Please try the following:

a.. Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address bar
of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
b.. If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web
site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
c.. Click the Back button to try another link.
HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
Internet Information Services (IIS)

------------------------------------------------------------ --------------

Technical Information (for support personnel)

a.. Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title
search for the words HTTP and 404.
b.. Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr), and
search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks, and
About Custom Error Messages.


"Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
news:OqMxY0VwGHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Can you tell me what is the exact error that you get when you try to
> access .exe file? It can also help if you can disable friendly errors in
> IE if you have them enabled (by default)
>
> What would be expected behavior? Option to save (download) exe file?
>
> --
> Mike
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:On2Eg2UwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still not
>> working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for nearly
>> 8 - 10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am sure that
>> Microsoft is going to figure out how to take another $245 from me to
>> correct the error.
>>
>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>> news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that to
>>> text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading
>>> again.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike
>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>
>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard
>>>> approach as well.
>>>>
>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
>>>>> article 326965?
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Mike
>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>
>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Miha,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is
>>>>>> setup with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>>>>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I
>>>>>>>>could not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that
>>>>>>>>would now be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to
>>>>>>>>download an EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site of
>>>>>>>>exe files over the years that allowed customers to download their
>>>>>>>>updates as needed. However, after setting up a new web server in our
>>>>>>>>office with 2003R2 this appears to no longer be an option and I
>>>>>>>>don't see what I could have done to cause this.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

I am checking to see if the Cisco router could be blocking it but I don't
know off the top of my head. Yes, it is possible for my clients to access
the files now however it's another set of steps and some scripts here that
need to be changed. And, it fails on a variety of Windows boxes running IE.

"Roger Abell [MVP]" wrote in message
news:eaEihmTwGHA.4296@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Chris,
>
> What is the observed experience at an IE attempting to get the file
> and failing? i.e. what is seen, what http response code?
>
> As an application how is the area where the exe resides configured
> in IIS? i.e. are "script and executables" being allowed there?
>
> Have you positively established that it is the .exe extension? ie. if the
> this in zipped and an alternate link made available to the zip, then the
> client can obtain with no problem.
>
> Have you established whether this is a problem with IE, or with only
> some IE installs? i.e. on same machine where IE has a problem can
> Opera get the exe ?
>
> Is the new W2k3 R2 IIS machine differently located than the prior
> IIS box? i.e. any differences in proxy/firewall visibility?
>
> Roger
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Miha,
>>
>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is setup
>> with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>
>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>
>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>
>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>
>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>
>>> You can also use group called: microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike
>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>
>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I could
>>>>not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that would now
>>>>be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to download an EXE.
>>>>For example, we had a table on our support site of exe files over the
>>>>years that allowed customers to download their updates as needed.
>>>>However, after setting up a new web server in our office with 2003R2
>>>>this appears to no longer be an option and I don't see what I could have
>>>>done to cause this.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

That is very curious.
The IIS logs would give you the precise error code, but 404
not found is usually just that. Of course I do not get past the
authentication prompt with the url you provided, so cannot
test if this IE has any issues.
You may be better off using a zip anyway, unless your intent
is for them to run instead of save and run later.


"Chris Marsh" wrote in message
news:ue6NJFXwGHA.4920@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I disabled the friendly errors but it didn't really change things. The
>file that I am trying to download is
>http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql.e xe yet if I
>change the extension to .zip I can download the file. Hopefully this helps
>and thank you for hanging in here on this bizarre one.
> The page cannot be found
> The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name
> changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>
> Please try the following:
>
> a.. Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address
> bar of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
> b.. If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web
> site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
> c.. Click the Back button to try another link.
> HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
> Internet Information Services (IIS)
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>
> Technical Information (for support personnel)
>
> a.. Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title
> search for the words HTTP and 404.
> b.. Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr),
> and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks,
> and About Custom Error Messages.
>
>
> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
> news:OqMxY0VwGHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Can you tell me what is the exact error that you get when you try to
>> access .exe file? It can also help if you can disable friendly errors in
>> IE if you have them enabled (by default)
>>
>> What would be expected behavior? Option to save (download) exe file?
>>
>> --
>> Mike
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>
>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>> news:On2Eg2UwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still not
>>> working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for nearly
>>> 8 - 10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am sure that
>>> Microsoft is going to figure out how to take another $245 from me to
>>> correct the error.
>>>
>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>> news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that to
>>>> text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading
>>>> again.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>
>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard
>>>>> approach as well.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
>>>>>> article 326965?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Miha,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is
>>>>>>> setup with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>>>>>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I
>>>>>>>>>could not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that
>>>>>>>>>would now be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to
>>>>>>>>>download an EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site of
>>>>>>>>>exe files over the years that allowed customers to download their
>>>>>>>>>updates as needed. However, after setting up a new web server in
>>>>>>>>>our office with 2003R2 this appears to no longer be an option and I
>>>>>>>>>don't see what I could have done to cause this.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

what's the substatus code in the log file....... ?
404 2 or 3 or 0 ?

--
Regards,
Bernard Cheah
http://www.iis.net/
http://www.iis-resources.com/
http://msmvps.com/blogs/bernard/


"Roger Abell [MVP]" wrote in message
news:ucXrFAewGHA.5064@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> That is very curious.
> The IIS logs would give you the precise error code, but 404
> not found is usually just that. Of course I do not get past the
> authentication prompt with the url you provided, so cannot
> test if this IE has any issues.
> You may be better off using a zip anyway, unless your intent
> is for them to run instead of save and run later.
>
>
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:ue6NJFXwGHA.4920@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>I disabled the friendly errors but it didn't really change things. The
>>file that I am trying to download is
>>http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql. exe yet if I
>>change the extension to .zip I can download the file. Hopefully this
>>helps and thank you for hanging in here on this bizarre one.
>> The page cannot be found
>> The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name
>> changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
>> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>>
>> Please try the following:
>>
>> a.. Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address
>> bar of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
>> b.. If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web
>> site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
>> c.. Click the Back button to try another link.
>> HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
>> Internet Information Services (IIS)
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>>
>> Technical Information (for support personnel)
>>
>> a.. Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title
>> search for the words HTTP and 404.
>> b.. Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr),
>> and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks,
>> and About Custom Error Messages.
>>
>>
>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>> news:OqMxY0VwGHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Can you tell me what is the exact error that you get when you try to
>>> access .exe file? It can also help if you can disable friendly errors in
>>> IE if you have them enabled (by default)
>>>
>>> What would be expected behavior? Option to save (download) exe file?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike
>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>
>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>> news:On2Eg2UwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still
>>>> not working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for
>>>> nearly 8 - 10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am
>>>> sure that Microsoft is going to figure out how to take another $245
>>>> from me to correct the error.
>>>>
>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>> news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that
>>>>> to text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading
>>>>> again.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Mike
>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>
>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard
>>>>>> approach as well.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the
>>>>>>> KB article 326965?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Miha,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is
>>>>>>>> setup with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to
>>>>>>>>> manually enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I
>>>>>>>>>>could not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that
>>>>>>>>>>would now be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to
>>>>>>>>>>download an EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site
>>>>>>>>>>of exe files over the years that allowed customers to download
>>>>>>>>>>their updates as needed. However, after setting up a new web
>>>>>>>>>>server in our office with 2003R2 this appears to no longer be an
>>>>>>>>>>option and I don't see what I could have done to cause this.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/07/11/Allow_fi le_downloads_on_IIS_6.aspx

I will bet you $245 that you did not configure the new server like the old
server when it comes to this table of downloads. ;-) So it does not surprise
me that the results are different. For .exe files, if you had a table of
downloads on prior IIS servers, then if you configure IIS6 in the EXACT same
way, you will also have a table of downloads. By default.

Think about it this way -
When you make a request to
http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql.ex e , how does IIS
know to either:
1. send sv8_sql.exe to client as a binary stream download
2. execute sv8_sql.exe on server to generate response

Because people DO want both types of behaviors, so IIS gives you choice. But
now you must make sure you configure it the way you want -- and here is
where people frequently make the wrong assumption. They assume that servers
can read minds to magically determine the correct configuration -- whether
you want this file to be downloadable and that file to execute.

Now, I think it is worth $245 for me to dispel that pipe-dream, because how
could you believe it in the first place? ;-)

I suggest reading the following:
1. HOWTO Troubleshoot IIS
http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/12/31/HOWTO_Ba sics_of_IIS6_Troubleshooting.aspx
2. HOWTO Understand IIS Request Processing
http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2006/04/28/HOWTO_Ru n_Console_Applications_from_IIS6_on_Windows_Server_2003_Part _2.aspx

They should also lead you to the same conclusions.

--
//David
IIS
http://blogs.msdn.com/David.Wang
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
//

"Chris Marsh" wrote in message
news:ue6NJFXwGHA.4920@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I disabled the friendly errors but it didn't really change things. The
>file that I am trying to download is
>http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql.e xe yet if I
>change the extension to .zip I can download the file. Hopefully this helps
>and thank you for hanging in here on this bizarre one.
> The page cannot be found
> The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name
> changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>
> Please try the following:
>
> a.. Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address
> bar of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
> b.. If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web
> site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
> c.. Click the Back button to try another link.
> HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
> Internet Information Services (IIS)
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>
> Technical Information (for support personnel)
>
> a.. Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title
> search for the words HTTP and 404.
> b.. Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr),
> and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks,
> and About Custom Error Messages.
>
>
> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
> news:OqMxY0VwGHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Can you tell me what is the exact error that you get when you try to
>> access .exe file? It can also help if you can disable friendly errors in
>> IE if you have them enabled (by default)
>>
>> What would be expected behavior? Option to save (download) exe file?
>>
>> --
>> Mike
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>
>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>> news:On2Eg2UwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still not
>>> working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for nearly
>>> 8 - 10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am sure that
>>> Microsoft is going to figure out how to take another $245 from me to
>>> correct the error.
>>>
>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>> news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that to
>>>> text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading
>>>> again.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>
>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard
>>>>> approach as well.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the KB
>>>>>> article 326965?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Miha,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is
>>>>>>> setup with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to manually
>>>>>>>> enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I
>>>>>>>>>could not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that
>>>>>>>>>would now be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to
>>>>>>>>>download an EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site of
>>>>>>>>>exe files over the years that allowed customers to download their
>>>>>>>>>updates as needed. However, after setting up a new web server in
>>>>>>>>>our office with 2003R2 this appears to no longer be an option and I
>>>>>>>>>don't see what I could have done to cause this.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: IIS Downloads

Hi David,

Well I guess I would have been loosing that $245 bet:-) Yes, I must have
configured them just slightly differently because I got back in town form a
week a travel I read your blog and bingo in your short answer section #1 was
my answer. I am so used to setting up IIS for my DotNet 2.0 that require
Scripts and Exe's that I setup my download page the exact same way.

"If you want to allow .exe files to be downloaded as-is to the browser, then
you must NOT have "Scripts and Executables" as Execute Permissions."

Thank you for hanging in there and getting me straight!

"David Wang [Msft]" wrote in message
news:OHZ32D3wGHA.5064@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/07/11/Allow_fi le_downloads_on_IIS_6.aspx
>
> I will bet you $245 that you did not configure the new server like the old
> server when it comes to this table of downloads. ;-) So it does not
> surprise me that the results are different. For .exe files, if you had a
> table of downloads on prior IIS servers, then if you configure IIS6 in the
> EXACT same way, you will also have a table of downloads. By default.
>
> Think about it this way -
> When you make a request to
> http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql.ex e , how does
> IIS know to either:
> 1. send sv8_sql.exe to client as a binary stream download
> 2. execute sv8_sql.exe on server to generate response
>
> Because people DO want both types of behaviors, so IIS gives you choice.
> But now you must make sure you configure it the way you want -- and here
> is where people frequently make the wrong assumption. They assume that
> servers can read minds to magically determine the correct configuration --
> whether you want this file to be downloadable and that file to execute.
>
> Now, I think it is worth $245 for me to dispel that pipe-dream, because
> how could you believe it in the first place? ;-)
>
> I suggest reading the following:
> 1. HOWTO Troubleshoot IIS
> http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/12/31/HOWTO_Ba sics_of_IIS6_Troubleshooting.aspx
> 2. HOWTO Understand IIS Request Processing
> http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2006/04/28/HOWTO_Ru n_Console_Applications_from_IIS6_on_Windows_Server_2003_Part _2.aspx
>
> They should also lead you to the same conclusions.
>
> --
> //David
> IIS
> http://blogs.msdn.com/David.Wang
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
> //
>
> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
> news:ue6NJFXwGHA.4920@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>I disabled the friendly errors but it didn't really change things. The
>>file that I am trying to download is
>>http://www.synergy-intl.com/support/downloads/sv8/sv8_sql. exe yet if I
>>change the extension to .zip I can download the file. Hopefully this
>>helps and thank you for hanging in here on this bizarre one.
>> The page cannot be found
>> The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name
>> changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
>> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>>
>> Please try the following:
>>
>> a.. Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address
>> bar of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
>> b.. If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web
>> site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
>> c.. Click the Back button to try another link.
>> HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
>> Internet Information Services (IIS)
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------
>>
>> Technical Information (for support personnel)
>>
>> a.. Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title
>> search for the words HTTP and 404.
>> b.. Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr),
>> and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks,
>> and About Custom Error Messages.
>>
>>
>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>> news:OqMxY0VwGHA.4416@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Can you tell me what is the exact error that you get when you try to
>>> access .exe file? It can also help if you can disable friendly errors in
>>> IE if you have them enabled (by default)
>>>
>>> What would be expected behavior? Option to save (download) exe file?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike
>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>
>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>> news:On2Eg2UwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Yes, that is what I used and then trying the 'text/plain' it's still
>>>> not working. Very frustrating, I have used the exact same design for
>>>> nearly 8 - 10 years now. I don't know what the problem is but I am
>>>> sure that Microsoft is going to figure out how to take another $245
>>>> from me to correct the error.
>>>>
>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>> news:uMY56BUwGHA.4700@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> What did you use application/octet-stream in MIME? Try changing that
>>>>> to text/plain. Then restart IIS service and close IE. Try downloading
>>>>> again.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Mike
>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>
>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>> news:ei9GGhTwGHA.840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Yes, the extension was already there and I tried the * wildcard
>>>>>> approach as well.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>> news:e9UtnTTwGHA.428@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Did you add appropriate MIME extension to IIS as suggestion in the
>>>>>>> KB article 326965?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:ecstDKTwGHA.3508@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Miha,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have also included the IIS Security group as suggested. IIS is
>>>>>>>> setup with EXE available so it should be working. Next idea?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Miha Pihler [MVP]" wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:uzP8EdSwGHA.4872@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Yes, this is default behavior on IIS 6.0. You will have to
>>>>>>>>> manually enable additional extensions (e.g. .exe).
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Here is more information on this and how to solve the problem:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> IIS 6.0 does not serve unknown MIME types
>>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3269 65
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> MIME Types in IIS
>>>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv /technologies/iis/maintain/featusability/mimeiis.mspx
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> You can also use group called:
>>>>>>>>> microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.security.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Security
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Chris Marsh" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:%23v70JnLwGHA.724@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>I don't know if this is the best newgroup or not for this but I
>>>>>>>>>>could not find an IIS only one. So, would there be something that
>>>>>>>>>>would now be causing IE at a client site to not see or be able to
>>>>>>>>>>download an EXE. For example, we had a table on our support site
>>>>>>>>>>of exe files over the years that allowed customers to download
>>>>>>>>>>their updates as needed. However, after setting up a new web
>>>>>>>>>>server in our office with 2003R2 this appears to no longer be an
>>>>>>>>>>option and I don't see what I could have done to cause this.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>