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

Hear hear. Never read it but sounds like essential reading. I am about to
dip into this in the very near future and am dreading it.

J André Labuschagné

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>> but THAT is WHY your CodeSign.pdf should be "Mandatory Reading" ! ! ! :-D
>
> Hear hear. Never read it but sounds like essential reading. I am about to
> dip into this in the very near future and am dreading it.

Andre,

If you review these two resources before going through the order process,
then the process will be easier.

Product Description - CodeSign May2009 - Clarion Live!, MFG - Jane Fleming
Internet Link - http://www.beachbunnysoftware.com/webinar/

One of the first screen shots Jane's PDF or CHM is critical:

Advanced private Key Options - be sure to check Key filename - in the file

Also - Use the operating system W2K or XP AND Internet Explorer to order
AND be sure to use the SAME computer throughout the process!

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

Hal Heindel posted an excellent set of Do's and Don'ts for the process as
well with followup comments by Friedrich Linder!

David

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Hi David

Thanks - will do.

Cheers
Andre

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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