What Does 404 Error Means?

Posted on the 02 October 2012 by Mirchimart @Chilbuli_Guide

404 error message is the HTTP standard response code which indicates that the client is able to connect to the server but not getting the response on what is requested. 404 Not Found error messages are frequently customized by individuals. Generally you get these errors also 404 – Not Found, 404 File or Directory Not Found, 404 Page Not Found.

404 Not Found error messages can appear in any browser and in any operating system to get out of it we suggest some tips to you.

  1. Check for errors in the URL. Often times the 404 Not Found error appears because the URL was typed wrong or the link that was clicked on points to the wrong URL.
  2. Move up one directory level at a time in the URL until you find something. For example, if http://blog.mirchimart.com/category/laptops/a.htm gave you the 404 Not Found error, move up to www.w.com/a/b/. If you get nothing here, move up to http://blog.mirchimart.com/category/laptops. This should lead you toward what you’re looking for or at least confirm that it’s no longer available.
  3. It’s also possible that you simply have the wrong URL – entirely. You might be trying to access a webpage that exists as another name
  4. Finally, if all else fails, you may want to attempt to contact the webmaster for information on where you might locate the page you’re looking for. The webmaster of most Internet sites can be reached via email at webmaster@website.com, replacing website.com with the actual website name.