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I use InstallShield 2010 which requires a SPC/PFX and a PVK file to sign my files. I just got a Code Signing CERT but all they gave me was a SPC file. I right-clicked it and installed it in Windows 7. I assume the PVK file is somewhere on this system but I cannot find it using the Certificates MMC, etc.
So how will I use this SPC file in InstallShield to sign my files without have a PVK file? I can view the certificate in "My Store" (Personal certs) and export it to a .CER or P7B but the PFX option is grayed out so I can't export the PVK for some reason.
Is it possible to sign using InstallShield without a PVK file? I'm also concerned what will happen if I have to reload this computer, how will I install this code signing .SPC again with no PVK file? I'm used to keeping PFX files on my backup system. It's a 3 year cert so I imagine in 3 years I am going to reload this computer.
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Some examples of code-signed software are Windows applications, Windows software updates, Apple software, Microsoft Office VBA objects and macros, . jar, . air, and . airi files, and any type of executable file.
Code signing is a process by which the software developer signs the applications and executables before releasing them. It is done by placing a digital signature onto the executable, program, software update or file. The certificate ensures that the software has not been tempered and the user can safely download it.
This works from IE, you just have to know the hoops.
Download the .spc certificate from GoDaddy. Go to IE->Tools->Internet Options->Content->Certificates->Personal. If the cert is not there, import it. Once it is there, then you can chose Export->Next->Yes, Export private key->Personal Information Exchange - PKCS #12 (.PFX)
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