Topic: cannot access server https with ie6 on windows 2000 os

[purvis]

I am having problems accessing the local server with Internet explorer 6 IE6 from a windows 2000 computer.
I use the windows computer to manage the SME 8.2 server.
There is no issue with using Windows XP running Internet Explorer 8 IE8.
I never had a problem before using https with IE6.

If something might have changed with a self assign certificate or something else, please advise.
TLS 1.0 is enabled in the options of IE6.

Thank you.

[purvis]

seems to be a problem with IE6 or some setting of it.

[Stefano]

IE6, simply, doesn't exist
Use another browser

[ReetP]

I am having problems accessing the local server with Internet explorer 6 IE6 from a windows 2000 computer.

There is no issue with using Windows XP running Internet Explorer 8 IE8.

Sorry but it is just not practical for us to support unsupported browsers and OS. Most of us don't have the equipment to even test this scenario. Please upgrade to an OS and browser that is currently supported by the vendor.

[janet]

purvis

Download an old (compatible) version of Firefox & install it on the Windows 2000 workstation.
Google for old versions, they are hosted at many places.
See if that accesses SME server OK.
Depending on the outcome, then you can start pointing the finger of blame more accurately.

Have you looked at log files, what error message do you receive.
You cannot just say it does not work, you need to provide better information than that if you expect help.

For example, if you have a registered domain name (on the SME server) & that is on root server lists re https access, then IE will need the root server list updated, & that may be an issue if Microsoft are no longer releasing those sort of updates for IE6 (which I suspect they are not).
Usually you can add your server domain to the browser root store, BUT you do not give us any clues as to what your problem is, so please start doing some investigation of the facts (which you have in the log files & in the error messages).

[Daniel B.]

See if this can help:

https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/web/sign-on/faqs/enable-tls/

Or you can re-enable SSLv3:

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db configuration setprop httpd-e-smith SSLv3 enabled
expand-template /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
sv t /service/httpd-e-smith

(not recommended of course, but should make your old IE6 working again)

[CharlieBrady]

See if this can help:

https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/web/sign-on/faqs/enable-tls/

OP already said "TLS 1.0 is enabled in the options of IE6".

IE6? Seriously?

[purvis]

Thank you Daniel.
 I will try your method.
From working on this for too many hours yesterday.
I had to recharge my decbatteries

[Stefano]

purvis, sincerely, the best you can do is follow janet's advice about using FF

[guest22]

I don't get it, using commercial 2 products that are EOL and abandoned and then ask questions here?

[janet]

RequestedDeletion

Agree generally.
... but this is a process of elimination troubleshooting method.
Maybe another (known good brand FF) browser works OK.
Purvis gave little info but maybe Daniel is onto the real issue & answer.

I don't get it, using commercial 2 products that are EOL and abandoned and then ask questions here?

[purvis]

I am now able to work on the servers without users being attached to the server.
Using the console of the server.
Is there an easy way to recreate a new self assigned ssl certificate on the servers. I do not have a purchased ssl certificate.
Thanks Paul

[purvis]

i would suppose this is how to recreate a self assigned certificate.
If i am wrong, please advices

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rm /home/e-smith/ssl.{crt,key,pem}/*
config delprop modSSL CommonName
config delprop modSSL crt
config delprop modSSL key
signal-event post-upgrade
signal-event reboot


[guest22]

I would search for 'letsencrypt' on the wiki and bugzilla.

[purvis]

Thanks.
As i just now discovered.
Internet Explorer 6 IE6 on windows xp is accessing the sme https  fine.
It is IE6 on the windows 2000 pro machines that are not working.
I moved all workstations to XP about 2 years ago but i still have a few 2000 machines where I use to service the sme server and do backups with.
I have machines under great control so i do not mind using older verisons of IE plus there are always issues with all software all the time.
I was going to update the 2000 machines to windows xp and i suppose i will have to bit the bullet now.

From another program that i use to access https sites.
It seems some sort of a windows 2000 problem.
I did have problems on windows xp machines when sometime back when i had to enable TLS 1.0 to have some https work.
I will keep you informed.

I am sorry that I overlooked 2 computers running window xp with ie6 where not having issues on my workstations that i use to control the sme server.