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Missing 'web.config' file inside 'cgi-bin' folder

Troubleshooting


Problem

I.T. administrator is configuring their Cognos server. As part of this, they need to modify the contents of "web.config" inside the 'cgi-bin' folder. However, when they open the folder, no such file exists.

Symptom

Missing file: <installation_folder>\...\cgi-bin\web.config

Consequences:
Since this file cannot be modified, customer may be suffering from issues like the following errors:

  1. HTTP Error 404.3 - Not Found...
  2. PF-SRV-6116 Unable to process the document...
  3. Do you want to save this file...
  • TIP: For more information, see separate IBM Technotes #1577559, 1390241 & 1504282.

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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