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MSCAPI certificates are stored in the Microsoft Windows certificate database. This storage area is accessible through the Internet Explorer via   Tools   Internet Options   Content  .

If you receive a credential from a CA that you want to keep in the Microsoft Windows certificate database, install the certificate using the Windows Certificate Import Wizard. When you open a certificate file, click the Install Certificate button and follow the instructions in the Wizard.

Caution Caution

Do not make a duplicate copy of these credential files except for backup purposes. These backups must be stored securely. Normal system backups must never be allowed to back up a credential file.

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Procedure

  1. After you have installed the MSCAPI certificate, you must configure it by specifying a password and alias, and also a sha1 value if required. To configure an MSCAPI credential, see Configuring Credential Attributes Used by ADS.

  2. Restart the service PDF Manipulation Module for the changes to take effect. (See Restarting an ADS-Relevant Service.)