>
>
> I believe he is saying that he unchecked "integrated authentication" and
> checked "basic authentication" on a site or a virtual directory.
> Being basic authentication, he enters his credentials when prompted but he
> keeps getting prompted.
>
> If I've surmised the translation adequately, it sounds to me like there is
> an NTFS permissions issue on the content. IIS is probably authenticating
> the user just fine but the user is getting access denied at the file
level.
>
> If the content (*.htm, *.asp, *.jpg, *.gif, etc.) is in
> c:\inetpub\wwwroot\, for instance, then the wwwroot folder will need to
> have RX/L/R permissions for the user that is being authenticated. That
> user may also need to be given "log on locally" rights in the local
> security policy.
>
> If you're not sure where the "Access Denied" is happening, I highly
> recommend using NTFilemon from www.sysinternals.com. Start the capture
> with NTFilemon, reproduce your problem, stop the capture in Filemon, and
> search the results column for the words "Access Denied."
>
>
> 271071 HOW TO: Set Basic NTFS Permissions for IIS 5.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=271071
>
> 812614 INFO: Default Permissions and User Rights for IIS 6.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=812614
>
> 187506 INFO: Basic NTFS Permissions for IIS 4.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=187506
>
>
> I hope that helps!
>
> Chris - IIS Team
>

>
> Hi Timo!
>
> This sounds like a tough issue.
>
> That Access Denied on the root directory that the webapp is in may still
be
> a very good clue.
>
> I trust Iusr has Read&Execute/List/Read permissions there? And the user
> that will log on also has RX/L/R perms too? Perhaps also add the IIS_WPG
> group.
> Perhaps temporarily give everyone full control as a test???
>
> Also, perhaps try setting the Default Application Pool from "Network
> Service" account to "Local System" account. See if that improves things.
> If it does, it may be further confirmation that there is a permissions
> issue.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Chris
>

>
> So it does not work when its application pool is running under "local
> system account"?
>
> Since you're using a user other than Iusr, perhaps try switching
> temporarily to a domain admin account or local admin account as a test.
> (Be sure to cut off all traffic to the webserver before testing like this,
> however.)
>
> I hope that helps!
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> [Standard disclaimer: These suggestions given without warranty, guarantee,
> and/or the conveyance of any rights.]
>