protected directory and 401 errors

[edo]

I have a protected directory, and the landing file is index.htm.
When one accesses the directory, one is prompted for userid and password. When correct, the user is continued. So far, all OK.

However, the index.htm contains about 50 links to files in the protected directory. At the moment the user is prompted for userid and password, I get about 50 401 messages in my log, as it appears to pre-open the links. After the user enters correct credentials, the files are opened.

Basically, for the user it looks OK. But what should I do to avoid these 401 messages, which mess up my logs.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Edo.

 

[edo]

any solution? I would really appreciate.

 

[nobaloney]

Generally you'll get a response with a solution if someone knows the answer. If not, then you won't.

Jeff