How to determine the CSP of a cert

[comboy]

Hi all,

I've been asked by work to determine if the CSP of a certificate is Microsoft Strong Cryptographic Provider or not for client computers that are on workgroups not domains in order for part of our application to run.

Could any one please tell me if this can be done and how.


Many thanks.

Graham

 

[comboy]

Sorry to clarify the certificate in question is a digital certificate but I'm sure you all knew that already.



Thanks,


G

 

[Hondy]

from a quick read, MS CSP is part of windows 2000 onwards and is IE only. So I guess you need to know how to tell if the Cert has been created as a MS CSP.

You could try this site using a PC with IE and the cert installed

http://gemal.dk/browserspy/certcsp.html

alternatively have a look at the cert through mmc:

mmc > add snap-in > local computer > certificates

Then find the cert and look at its properties

Cheers

 

[comboy]

Hi Hondy,

I'll have a look at the webasite thanks for the link.

I've tried using mmc but could not see anything regarding Microsoft Strong Cryptographic Provider being used for the certificate.


Thanks again,


Graham.