Deny downloading of resources by checking if the request is from a page component or

[nexvotum]

I am trying to restrict direct access and downloading of files from my resources folder. I have implemented this in my global.asax:

void Application_BeginRequest(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    HttpApplication application = (HttpApplication)sender;
    HttpRequest request = application.Context.Request;

    if (request.Url.ToString().Contains(@"/resources/"))
    {
        Server.ClearError();
        Response.Clear();
        Response.Redirect(@"http://mysitename.com/download_restriction.aspx");
    }
}

It works however, it restricts my pages from using the resources as well... Can I somehow check if the request is being done from one of my pages?

[Frinavale]

Have you considered using proper Authentication and Authorization like forms authentication?

-Frinny

[univercel]

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