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Install a Microsoft Authenticode certificate with IE 7 to 11 under Windows Vista, Seven, 8(.1), 10

To install your Microsoft Authenticode certificate in the Windows registry:
  1. Go on your certificate's status page (the link is provided in the delivery e-mail) with the same Internet Explorer you used while placing your order
  2. Click Download the certificate
  3. Save the .spc file on your desk
  4. Right-click the file's icon and choose "Install the certificate",
  5. Follow the wizard's instructions and let IE choose automatically the file where to place the certificate.
Now you need to check the installation. Browse to Internet Explorer : Options >> Content >> certificates.

In the personal certificates tab, you should see an entry with your certificate. Display the certificate and go to the certification path tab.

  • If you see 3 certificates, everything is alright.
  • If there is only one certificate, t he chain installation failed and the intermediate certificates will have to be manually imported.
  • If the certificate quantity differs, you can contact our technical support to inquire about our certificate chains.
Your certificate is now installed, to use it consult the page Signing with signtool (Windows registry / IE7 Vista) .

To make a backup copy of your certificate, you'll have to export it from Internet Explorer. See Export a client certificate from Internet Explorer

To transform the certificate in order to use it in other platforms, see here (unofficial documentation, no technical support)