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