PRB:  Server error: The folder "/cgi-bin" is marked executable. You are not allowed to put files into an executable folder on this server."

Article #:  5353

The information in this article applies to this particular SalesCart Product(s): 
STD, PRO, SQL

SYMPTOMS
 When uploading your site via FrontPage, you receive the following error: The folder "/cgi-bin" is marked executable. You are not allowed to put files into an executable folder on this server."

CAUSE
 Incorrect settings on the cgi-bin directory in IIS4, IIS5, or IIS6. The cgi-bin directory (for SalesCart) should be set to allow "Scripts Only" within IIS.

RESOLUTION

The following procedure should be done by the server administrator:

  1. Open Internet Information Services Manager.
  2. Expand directory tree to the cgi-bin directory of the SalesCart site.
  3. Right-click the cgi-bin directory and select Properties.
  4. On the Directory tab locate the Execute Permissions drop-down box and select Scripts Only.

  1. Select Apply > OK.

SUMMARY
 This is a known error when the SalesCart cgi-bin directory is set to "Scripts and Executables" within IIS.

STATUS
 This behavior is by design.

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Active/inactive: Active
Author: WS
Date: 07/06/04