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Server.MapPath() error ’ASP 0175’

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Topic: Server.MapPath() error ’ASP 0175’

Posted By: jasbir
Subject: Server.MapPath() error ’ASP 0175’
Date Posted: 01 December 2003 at 2:28am

error during uploading avatar from profile

Server.MapPath() error 'ASP 0175'

Disallowed Path Characters

/abyfanclub/functions/functions_upload.asp, line 77

The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the MapPath method.

how to overcome this error?

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http://www.amitabh4u.com - Jasbir

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Posted By: WebWiz-Bruce
Date Posted: 01 December 2003 at 3:19am

This means that the server you are on has been setup for extra security to not allow parent paths eg ../ This is standard on Win2003

To pstop this error the upload path you setup in the admin area for uploading files/images/avatars, etc. can not contain parent paths (no ../)

Your only solution is to have the upload folder below the level of the forum folder so that no parent paths are used when uploading your avatars.

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Posted By: Gando
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 7:09pm

I have same problem but I must to change path address..

What can I do? Do you have any idea for this problem?

Please help me..

Thanx..

Server.MapPath() error 'ASP 0175 : 80004005'

Disallowed Path Characters
/tr/functions/functions_upload.asp, line 77
The '..' characters are not allowed in the Path parameter for the MapPath method.

Posted By: dj air
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 7:24pm

try using the physical path

ie: d:\domains\domain.com\private\wwForum.mdb

that is an example

Posted By: Gando
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 7:53pm

thanx for helping me but i have no database problem.. i have avatar, image and file upload problem. what do you think this about subject?