install certificate

I chchecked the properties of a dll and it wanted to know if I wanted to
install a certificate I clicked install. What does this do?

Bill

Certificates are digitally encrypted signatures that prove that a piece
of software ( or web site ) is owned by who it says it is. Windows
uses these extensively, most times in the background without the PC
user being aware of them. Microsoft Update frequently provides a
update for Root Certificates.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc751157.aspx
For a Dynamic Link Libraries it ensures that the publisher is Microsoft
( or other vendors ) and is a valid file and hasn't been modified by a
person outside the issuing company.

"Bill Cunningham" wrote in message
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I chchecked the properties of a dll and it wanted to know if I wanted
to install a certificate I clicked install. What does this do?

Bill