Windows 7: Install certificate - how it works

You can manually install a certificate in Windows 7 in just a few steps. We'll show you how it's done.

Install certificate in Windows 7

1. Open the start menu and enter the file name "certmgr.msc".
2. Then select the certificate manager as the search result.
3. Navigate to the desired path in which the certificate should be saved.
4. Then click "All Tasks" under "Action" above and select the "Import" option.
5. With the button "Next" and "Search", you can select the certificate from your computer.
6. If the certificate is not displayed in its place, change the file type below.
7. You can then open the certificate and complete the process.

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