sharing self-signed certificates

[Toxalot]

I created a self-signed certificate using SelfCert.exe that I
installed from Office 2003 disk.

I then followed the instructions in the book Access 2003 VBA on how to
use a self-certification on another computer, but it doesn't seem to
work.

It says to view the details of the certificate and click on the "Copy
to File.." button and that the Wizard will lead you through the
process. I did that and I then went on to install this certificate on
another computer. The book says that the first time I open a database
signed with the certificate that I should be prompted to trust the
publisher, but I'm not. I get an error. Don't remember the actual
error at the moment.

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that you need to share the
private key. The wizard gives me a screen that says I can choose
whether to export the private key, but the yes option is greyed out
and there is a note that says the private key is marked as not
exportable.

Any suggestions?

Jennifer

 

[Tony Toews [MVP]]

It says to view the details of the certificate and click on the "Copy
to File.." button and that the Wizard will lead you through the
process. I did that and I then went on to install this certificate on
another computer. The book says that the first time I open a database
signed with the certificate that I should be prompted to trust the
publisher, but I'm not. I get an error. Don't remember the actual
error at the moment.

What is that exact error message?

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that you need to share the
private key. The wizard gives me a screen that says I can choose
whether to export the private key, but the yes option is greyed out
and there is a note that says the private key is marked as not
exportable.

No idea but presumably the book authors tested their procedures to
ensure it would work. Is there an errata page somewhere for that
book?

Tony
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[david]

Any suggestions?

I suggest that you create a new, exportable private key,
because the default private key is not exportable. But I'm
talking off the top of my head, so don't hold me to it.

(david)