Microsoft KB Archive/239546

= You Are Prompted for Username and Password When Redirected =

Article ID: 239546

Article Last Modified on 1/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0

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This article was previously published under Q239546



SYMPTOMS
When you view a Web site that requires you to enter a user name and password, you may be prompted again for the same information.



CAUSE
The problem can occur when the following conditions are met:


 * The site is using Basic Authentication.
 * You are redirected to a higher folder level or you are redirected outside the folder structure of the authenticating page.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, contact the Web administrator of the Web site.



MORE INFORMATION
The Web administrator needs to use one of the following methods to correct this behavior:
 * Have the authenticating page at the lowest folder level where authentication is required.
 * Use a direct link.

Keywords: kbprogramming kbui kbprb KB239546

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