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Signing Code with Microsoft Authenticode Technology

This document explains how to digitally sign files with Microsoft(r) Authenticode(tm) technology included in the Microsoft Internet Client SDK. These digital signatures associate a software vendor's name and unique public key with a file, thus assuring some level of accountability.

Currently, Authenticode allows software vendors to sign:

• .exe files
• .cab files
• .ocx and .dll files
• .ctl files

Important Release Information

Introduction to Code Signing

Signing and Checking Code with Authenticode

Glossary

Appendix A: Required Files

Appendix B: The X.509 Certificate

Appendix C: Suggested Reading

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