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In PKCS#12 Format

Perform the following steps to download the certificate and private key to a PKCS#12 file using Microsoft CA 2008:

1. Open an Internet Explorer window.
2. Navigate to Tools and then Internet Options.

   The Internet Options dialog appears.

3. Activate the Content tab, in the Certificates section click Certificates.

   The Certificates dialog appears.

4. Select the certificate that you want to download and click Export.

   The Certificate Export Wizard appears.

5. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
6. Choose Yes, export the private key option and then Next.
7. Ensure that the Personal Information Exchange - PKCS # 12 (.PFX) option is selected.
8. Select Enable Strong Protection, and click Next.
9. Enter the password for the PKCS#12 (.PFX) file in Password and Confirm password fields and click Next.
10. Enter the File name with which you want to download the PKCS#12 (.PFX) file and click Next.
11. Click Finish to complete the wizard.

    The certificate and private key is now available on your system in the specified location.