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404.8
Hidden namespace
Description
The address goes to a directory that is hidden, so the web server will not display the page.
Example
Server Error
404.8 - URL namespace hidden.
The namespace of the specified URL is hidden by configuration.
Error messages will differ depending on the web server and if replaced by the web site designers.
Occurrences
Frequency is relative to other Internet warnings and errors.
Solutions and Fixes
Fix Web Address
9
Check the web URL address. Perhaps there is an typing error. For example, you might need a "https://" style address rather than "http://".
Also check if the address has a non-standard character. The only allowed characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and the symbols $-_.+!*'() (a comma is not allowed).
FaultWire Staff Posted: 8-Oct-2008
Notify Webmaster
7
You might notify the webmaster about the issue. Include the error number and the address (URL) where the error occurred along with any other relevant details.
Many sites use an email address in the form webmaster@sitename.com where you replace sitename.com with the web sites address (don't include a www). Keep in mind with the amount of spam, they may use a different address and/or it might get ignored. Check the websites' contact information to get reliable contact information.
FaultWire Staff Posted: 8-Oct-2008
Official Explanation
The requested URL is denied because the directory is hidden.
"404.8 - Hidden namespace" is only supported by Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) web server version 7 and later.
The four hundred series of errors indicate something was sent to the remote web server incorrectly.
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The requested URL is denied because the directory is hidden.
