Hi Hal,
There are several possible reasons for Compiler error GEN1053: Code signing process failed. Error Code: -1
1. Problem with your certificate (expired?). Okay, not in your case <g>
2. If you are using the timestamp server, perhaps it is not accessible (server down?)
3. Wrong password
4. Or see below
http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2170
http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2202
Hope the above helps.
Friedrich