Hi,
This is applicable to change for the version of sharepoints used,
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1. Ensure that the web.config contains the
appropriate configuration information when compared to the web applications
settings.
2. Check the web application settings:
o
Navigate to Central
Administration - Application Management - Manage web applications.
o
Select the web
application in question
o
Click on the
'Authentication Providers' link from the ribbon
o
Choose the appropriate
zone for the web application
o
The dialog box will
display the type of membership provider (Windows or Claims-Based
Authentication).
o
Record the name of
membership provider for the specific zone in the 'Authentication Provider'
dialog box.
3. Locate the web.config file for the web
application:
4. Typically the web.config file is stored
at C:\inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories\Port_Number
5. Verify the following section in the web.config
file
6. <configuration>
7. <system.web>
8. <authentication
mode="" />
9. </system.web>
</configuration>
10. If the membership provider name is Windows,
then authentication mode should be set to "Windows".
11. If the membership provider is Claims-based
authentication, then the authentication mode should be set to
"Forms".
Regards,