I give up code signing.

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A Little frustrated. After ordering my certificate. Getting (whois) to
match reality. Finally got a email to pick up my certificate. Got my
collection code. Clicked on the button to retrieve it. Entered my
collection code. Clicked on the button to get it.

It shows installation Then successful. So where is it. What file am I
looking for. It did not ask where to put it or tell me where it put it.


I just need a clue.

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Thanks
Gary Hoffman
http://www.hoffmancomputersystems.com

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Did you follow the recommendation to get your certificate as a file(s),
rather than installing into the machine's CSP?

Jane Fleming

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I don't know. When ordered I accepted the defaults. I don't remember
asking to get it as a file. That is probably the problem. How do I resolve
it. When I received email, it did say I need to get the certificate from
the same machine I ordered it.



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Gary Hoffman
http://www.hoffmancomputersystems.com

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I haven't had to do it myself (because I'm a girl and actually read the
directions and do it right the first time! <G>) but a quick Google of
"export code-signing certificate" turns up a number of hits.
Here's one: http://www.tech-pro.net/export-to-pfx.html

Even if you had specified "in a file", BTW, you'd still have needed to use
the same machine to collect it, as mentioned in this PDF:
http://www.beachbunnysoftware.com/webinar/CodeSign.pdf

HTH

Jane Fleming

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I should have had my daughter do it.

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Gary Hoffman
http://www.hoffmancomputersystems.com

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> I haven't had to do it myself (because I'm a girl and actually read the
> directions and do it right the first time! <G>) but a quick Google of
> "export code-signing certificate" turns up a number of hits.
> Here's one: http://www.tech-pro.net/export-to-pfx.html
>
> Even if you had specified "in a file", BTW, you'd still have needed to use
> the same machine to collect it, as mentioned in this PDF:
> http://www.beachbunnysoftware.com/webinar/CodeSign.pdf

Not to take anything away from Gary's "mistakes" in the process - I made
MORE than my share a little less than 3 years ago, and Comodo support
really helped me out -

but THAT is WHY your CodeSign.pdf should be "Mandatory Reading" ! ! ! :-D

David

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Gary,

> I don't know. When ordered I accepted the defaults. I don't remember
> asking to get it as a file. That is probably the problem. How do I
> resolve it. When I received email, it did say I need to get the
> certificate from the same machine I ordered it.

There are quite a few interesting articles available. For example:

http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8279

http://www.beachbunnysoftware.com/webinar/CodeSign.pdf

http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9498

http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23062

I assume you did not use the "into the CSP" option and now you have the
certificate in your certificate "pool" (Internet Explorer -> Tools ->
Internet Options -> Content -> Certificates).

You have to export it to get your hands on a .pfx or .spc/.pvk

Friedrich

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And here is a direct link to the "Converting a PFX file to SPC and PVK
files" Comodo support page:

https://support.comodo.com/index.php...089&nav=0,96,7

Friedrich

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Bearing in mind I am having to go through this process soon myself again I
would like to ask a question:

WHY in these days does (a) the order have to be via an XP machine and (b) is
the process do darned complex. Fortunately I still have XP but being as XP
is not being supported now it seems crazy.

Last time I renewed my 3 year certificate I had to jump through so many
hoops despite sending them copies of my USA company registration, copy of
bank statements, proof of identity etc. etc.

Of course my problem is even more difficult as one company I own is
registered in Florida, the accounts are prepared there but I actually live
in the UK. But in these days that should not be very unusual!

I accept this information has to be sent but even then they make it so
difficult.

This is such a large organization that I cannot believe they can make life
easier to buy something.

Curious and interested.

John Fligg

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Gary,

If you did not follow the recommendation and installed instead, in IE you
can go to tools/Internet Options/Content Tab/Click on Certificates and see
it. Then you can export it as a PFX certificate.

Abe Jimenez