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You receive a "You are not authorized to view this page" error message when you browse to a site created in a Subweb that is based on SharePoint Team Services

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Symptoms

When you create a Web site in a subweb that is based on SharePoint Team Services from Microsoft, and then locate the site, you may receive the following error message:
You are not authorized to view this page.
You might not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials you supplied.

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Cause

This problem may occur if the list of default documents for the subweb does not include Default.htm.

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Resolution

To resolve this problem, add Default.htm to the list of default documents in the subweb's properties. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Internet Services Manager.
  2. Expand the Server folder, and then expand the Default Web Site folder.
  3. Right-click the subweb, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
  4. Click the Documents tab. Click Add and type Default.htm. Click OK twice.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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Keywords: KB292647, kbnofix, kberrmsg, kbprb, kbnewfile, kbwebpublishing, kbwebserver

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Article Info
Article ID : 292647
Revision : 5
Created on : 1/31/2007
Published on : 1/31/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 257