Error: "404" when adding additional files to package

Description:

While adding additional files to a package a 404 error occurs.

CAUSE

One of the sub-directories has a file that is set as a default content page like: Default.aspx, Default.htm, Default.asp, index.htm, or iisstart.htm.

When accessing that directory those pages are served up instaed of a listing of the directory.

RESOLUTION

Change to a UNC share.  Those files are not going to be downloaded to clients if using download from source since IIS will treat them as webpages and not downloadable content.

RESOLUTION 2

1. Open IIS manager and browse to the root of the package.
2. Highlight the directory.
3. Double-click "Default Document"
4. On the right-hand side under "Actions" click "Disable"
   or
5. Click on the specific page that the package contains and click "Remove" on the right hand side under "Actions"
6. Click Ok.