Step-by-Step Guide to Install a Certificate Using certmgr.msc on Windows – University of Vavuniya

Step-by-Step Guide to Install a VAU+Root+CA Certificate Using certmgr.msc on Windows

Before moving on to the installation, first clear cached memory.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete → Select “All time” → Tick “Cached images and files” → Click “Clear data”

Please download the certification here.

1. Open certmgr.msc

Press Win + R to open the Run dialogue.
Type certmgr.msc and press Enter.
This opens the Certificates snap-in for the current user.

2. Start the Certificate Import Wizard

In the left pane, expand Trusted Root Certification Authorities
Right-click on Certificates under the chosen store.
Select All Tasks > Import.

3. Import the Certificate File

In the Certificate Import Wizard, click Next.

Click Browse and locate your certificate file (VAU+Root+CA.cer).
Select the file and click Open.

Click Next.

4. Choose Certificate Store

Select Place. All certificates are in the following store.
Ensure the store is set to Trusted Root Certification Authorities if you want to trust the certificate system-wide for the current user.
Click Next.

5. Complete the Import

Click Finish.

If a security warning appears (e.g., “Do you want to install this certificate?”), click Yes to confirm.
A message will appear confirming the import was successful.

6. Verify the Certificate Installation

In certmgr.msc, navigate to the store where you imported the certificate (Trusted Root Certification Authorities > Certificates).
Look for the certificate by name to confirm it is installed.

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