Http Error 404.7
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Web Platform Installer Get Help: Ask a Question in our Forums More Help Resources Blogs Forums Home IIS.NET Forums IIS 7 and Above Troubleshooting HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found [Answered]RSS 7 replies Last post Oct 31, 2011 09:21 PM by Lloydz ‹ Previous Thread|Next Thread › Print Share Twitter Facebook Email Shortcuts Active Threads Unanswered Threads Unresolved Threads Advanced Search Reply CBFortune 4 Posts HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found Oct 24, 2011 10:44 AM|CBFortune|LINK I have enabled request filtering on a windows server 2008 R2 using IIS 7.5 and unchecked “Allow unlisted file http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13455939/http-error-404-7-not-found-the-request-filtering-module-is-configured-to-deny name extensions”. When I try and load the web page I get” HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found The request filtering module is configured to deny the file extension”. When I used URL Scanner on other sites I could easily find out what extension it was failing on by checking the URL Scanner logs however I can’t find anything in the IIS logs for this site Can you https://forums.iis.net/t/next/1182775 please tell me how I can find out what extension the web page is failing on? Does it matter that I’m using SSL? Thanks Reply jeff@zina.co... 4640 Posts MVPModerator Re: HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found Oct 24, 2011 11:11 AM|jeff@zina.com|LINK The IIS logs will log this request and the requested resource. Also use Request Tracing to work through the process. Jeff Have you Binged a solution before posting? Reply CBFortune 4 Posts Re: HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found Oct 24, 2011 11:42 AM|CBFortune|LINK Neither has this information. Reply Lloydz 2318 Posts Re: HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found Oct 25, 2011 11:16 PM|Lloydz|LINK Hi, Have you enabled logging for your site? The requests should be logged if you enabled it. You can check this via: IIS Manager -> Your site -> Logging. Ensure the logging is enabled and you are checking the correct log filesspecified in the settings. Also click "select feild", ensure the fieldsURI Stem(cs-uri-stem), URI Query(cs-uri-query), Protocol Status(sc-status), Protocol Substatus(sc-substatus) are selected. Thanks. Reply CBFortune 4 Posts Re: HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found Oct 26, 2011 07:40 AM|CBFortune|LINK Hi, Thanks for your reply. I checked all the settings and everything is settup as suggested. H
404.7 - Not Found ... The request filtering module is configured http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21449854 to deny the file extension" when trying to download ccr.exe.config https://support.venafi.com/hc/en-us/articles/215912667-Error-HTTP-Error-404-7-File-Extension-Denied-message-is-displayed-when-accessing-the-WebAdmin file Technote (troubleshooting) Problem(Abstract) I.T. administrator is trying to troubleshoot a problem in Controller. As part of this, they launch the following URL: http://servername/cognos8/controllerbin/ccr.exe.config Internet Explorer returns an error. Symptom IIS 7.5 Detailed Error - 404.7 - Not Found - Windows http error Internet Explorer Server Error in Application "DEFAULT WEB SITE" Internet Information Services 7.5 Error Summary HTTP Error 404.7 - Not Found The request filtering module is configured to deny the file extension. Detailed Error InformationModule RequestFilteringModule Notification BeginRequest Handler StaticFile Error Code 0x00000000 Requested URL http://servername:80/cognos8/controllerbin/ccr.exe.config Physical Path D:\Program Files (x86)\cognos\c8\webcontent\ccr\ccr.exe.config Logon http error 404.7 Method Not yet determined Logon User Not yet determined Most likely causes: Request filtering is configured for the Web server and the file extension for this request is explicitly denied. Things you can try: Verify the configuration/system.webServer/security/requestFiltering/fileExtensions settings in applicationhost.config and web.config. Links and More InformationThis is a security feature. Do not change this feature unless the scope of the change is fully understood. If the file extension for the request should be allowed, remove the denied file extension from configuration/system.webServer/security/requestFiltering/fileExtensions. View more information » Cause IIS security settings have not been modified from their default settings. This will deny the downloading of the required CCR.EXE.CONFIG file for the end user's clients. Environment Controller hosted on Windows 2008 server. Resolving the problem Reconfigure IIS to allow the download of .config files. Steps: Open the folder C:\Windows\System32\inetsrv\config Launch Notepad.exe and edit the file applicationHost.config Search for ‘requestFiltering’ section Modify the value for ‘.
Venafi Encryption Director versions Symptoms: When accessing Web Admin portal, an HTTP error 404.7 File_Extension_Denied message is displayed Cause: This is caused by IIS not allowing unlisted extension to run. For more information refer tohttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/942045 Resolution: As per the MIcrosoft KB, allowing unlisted extension to run resolve the problem. To allow unlisted extension to run: Open File Explorer and go to %windir%\System32\inetsrv\config Create a backup copy of applicationHost.config Edit the applicationHost.config Search for