How to get IIS6 to allow download of .exe files.
Problem:
Sometimes IIS does not allow downloading .exe files.
Solution:
1. On web site properties in IIS manager, Home Directory tab, make sure execute permissions is set to "scripts only".
2. On web site properties in IIS manager, HTTP Headers tab, be sure to define .exe as a valid MIME type.
3. Be sure to stop and restart the IIS Service (via Services)
Sometimes IIS does not allow downloading .exe files.
Solution:
1. On web site properties in IIS manager, Home Directory tab, make sure execute permissions is set to "scripts only".
2. On web site properties in IIS manager, HTTP Headers tab, be sure to define .exe as a valid MIME type.
3. Be sure to stop and restart the IIS Service (via Services)