Importing and accepting a certificate for a computer

If a certificate is imported for a computer system, the system can trust the certificate and be able to connect to the publishing services.

Procedure

  1. Start the Microsoft Management Console by entering mmc.exe at a command prompt.
    A Console Root window is displayed.
  2. Click File > Add/Remove Snap-in
    The Add/Remove Snap-in window displays with the Standalone tab selected.
  3. Click Add.
    An Add Standalone Snap-in window displays.
  4. Select Certificates from the list of available standalone snap-ins, then click Add.
    A Certificate snap-in window displays.
  5. Select Computer account to be able to manage all computer account certificates.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Accept the default Local Computer and click Finish.
  8. Click Close then OK to close the Add/Remove Snap-in window.
    The Console Root window is again visable.
  9. Under Certificates (Local computer), right-click Trusted Root Certification Authorities
  10. Click All Tasks > Import.
    The Certificate Import Wizard window displays.
  11. Click Next.
  12. Browse to, and select the certificate (file) to install.
  13. Click Next.
    A Certificate Store window displays.
  14. Select Place all certificates in the following store.
  15. Confirm or if necessary, select by clicking the Browse button, the Certificate store: Trusted Root Certificate Authorities
  16. Click Next.
  17. Click Yes to install the certificate.