Where can I find a readable set of instructions to convert my pfx?
Comodo's instructions are gibberish. <G>
https://support.comodo.com/index.php...rticleid=1089#
I have the pvk in hand.
Lynn Howard
Linked Software
www.linkedsoftware.com
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Where can I find a readable set of instructions to convert my pfx?
Comodo's instructions are gibberish. <G>
https://support.comodo.com/index.php...rticleid=1089#
I have the pvk in hand.
Lynn Howard
Linked Software
www.linkedsoftware.com
> Where can I find a readable set of instructions to convert my pfx?
>
> Comodo's instructions are gibberish. <G>
> https://support.comodo.com/index.php...rticleid=1089#
>
> I have the pvk in hand.
Hi Lynn,
Jane included excellent instructions in the manual she created for
Lindersoft -
When you fire up the SetupBuilder IDE - Help Topics - Learning SetupBuilder
Important Windows Stuff - Code Signing - Preparing SetupBuilder - Optional
- Create a PFX file
You'll need pvk2pfx.exe
If you chose defaults for installing the Windows SDK, you should find it in
one of these folder locations -
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0\bin
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.1\Bin\
* * * * *
Learning SetupBuilder Part I.chm also available at -
http://www.lindersoft.com/downloads_evaluation.htm
* * * * *
Also, similar information is available in:
Encourager Software Developer Tips
http://www.encouragersoftware.com/so...evelopers.html
Just download and install - Start menu or desktop choices to display tips.
signtool.exe help topic
David
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>> Where can I find a readable set of instructions to convert my pfx?
>>
>> Comodo's instructions are gibberish. <G>
>> https://support.comodo.com/index.php...rticleid=1089#
>>
>> I have the pvk in hand.
Lynn,
Didn't look at Comodo page, and I think this threw me off for answer - "I
have the pvk in hand"
Do you want the REVERSE - as suggested by the subject! :-)
Mind me asking why - as in, why you want to work with the older
signcode.exe tool?
If you need an older signtool.exe - one that works with Vista (not sure
about XP - since I was using at least Vista when I first code signed) - in
the Developer Tips - signtool.exe help topic - there is a download link for
older signtool.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downl...s.aspx?id=3138
it depends on - capicom.dll - download here
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downl....aspx?id=25281
install (choose default) and it should register itself - no special folder
is needed.
When I researched PFX to spc and pvk years ago, basically articles said
AVOID it! :-)
David
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Thanks David,
I am using the old stuff because that has worked nicely for years. Path of
least resistance. It's a tri-annual PITA and is stupidly convoluted.
By now I was hoping to see a 1,2,3 type of list.
Lynn
> Thanks David,
>
> I am using the old stuff because that has worked nicely for years. Path of
> least resistance. It's a tri-annual PITA and is stupidly convoluted.
>
> By now I was hoping to see a 1,2,3 type of list.
Lynn,
I don't have the reference now, but keep looking - there is a way to do it,
but it's painful! And it's definitely NOT 1,2,3
OTOH, why not accept that for each SetupBuilder project, it's just a few
steps to correct each script,
The latest Windows 7 version of signtool.exe is much better to use - no
more capicom.dll to worry about - easier to copy to new VMs, etc
Part of the reason Encourager Software Developer Tips was started was a
quick reference for me to keep track of easier ways to do things, so I
stored them in a CHM file for my use -
Then, I thought it would be helpful for developers in general, but I still
use it often to quickly drill down to a tip, an URL, etc
David
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Lynn,
This is an interesting reading:
http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/sho...1430#post21430
Friedrich
>
> I have the pvk in hand.
>
BTW, you have the .PVK in hand? Are you sure? If you have received the
certificate in form of a .PFX then you should not have a .PVK.
Friedrich
> Lynn,
>
> This is an interesting reading:
>
> http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/sho...1430#post21430
Hi Friedrich,
Thanks for this reference - I started with Signcode.exe and spc and pvk
file formats, then used pvk2pfx.exe to convert to PFX and using
signtool.exe, and haven't looked back since!
I don't remember reading this reference, but researched it briefly, and
found the PFX to spc and pvk references as a long and involved process -
and remembered advising - IF you need both PFX and spc and pvk - use XP and
IE to obtain spc and pvk - VERY simple then (to convert to PFX) if you can
preplan it that way.
Although I will say this - with SetupBuilder and Certificate Profiles, to
update scripts and use the newer signtool.exe - well worth the effort and
not much time involved, even if many SB projects are involved.
David
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Interesting! Think I can use that.
Here's a wrinkle I reported during your vacation and was told don't do it.
In "playing" with this stuff I stumbled on a dirty way to use the pfx file.
I say dirty way because at each code signing instance it throws an error
message but then apparently signs the file and continues.
I mention this out of curiosity because it seems to work but perhaps there
are bad things to happen later. Perhaps a security issue of some sort?
Lynn
Lynn,
> In "playing" with this stuff I stumbled on a dirty way to use the pfx
> file.
> I say dirty way because at each code signing instance it throws an error
> message but then apparently signs the file and continues.
>
> I mention this out of curiosity because it seems to work but perhaps there
> are bad things to happen later. Perhaps a security issue of some sort?
No. If you are using SignCode.exe in combination with a .PFX then the
Microsoft Authenticode tool will fail and not code sign your file(s). The
tool can't use a .PFX to code-sign, only .PVK/.SPC is accepted. It will
definitely not work with a .PFX.
You need SignTool.exe to let your .PFX code sign files :)
Friedrich