HTTP Error 403.14–Forbidden in IIS

While configuring Lync Mobility I came across the following error when browsing to the MCX and Autodiscover virtual directories:

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Solution:

The Directory Browsing service had been installed with the Web Server (IIS) role. Enable Directory Browsing on the relevant IIS site:

  1. Open IIS Manager
  2. Navigate to the relevant site/virtual directory
  3. In the Features view, select Directory Browsing
  4. On the Directory Browsing page, in the Actions pane, click Enable

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