Windows - "makecert.exe -ss" - Create New System Certificate Store

"makecert.exe -ss" - Create New System Certificate Store

Q

How to create a new system certificate store using the "makecert.exe" command?

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A

Yes, "makecert.exe" command is powerful. You can create a new system certificate store if you specify the "-ss store" option with a new store name as shown in this tutorial.

1. Run the following command to create a new certificate and save it into a new system store called "TestStore":

C:\fyicenter>
"\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\sdk\v2.0\bin\makecert.exe" 
-n "CN=Lucy Dews" -ss TestStore

Succeeded

2. Run the "certmgr.msc" tool to see the new store, "TestStore":
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"makecert.exe -ss" - Create New System Certificate Store
How to create a new system certificate store using the "makecert.exe" command? Yes, "makecert.exe" command is powerful. You can create a new system certificate store if you specify the "-ss store" option with a new store name as shown in this tutorial. 1. Run the following command to create a new ce... 2016-06-27, 14973👍, 6💬

💬 2014-12-07 FYIcenter.com: @Anonymous, thanks for sharing the command with us. Really appreciate it!

💬 2014-12-04 Anonymous: You need to use -sr parameter, following worked for me: makecert -sr LocalMachine -ss test this creates test container in (Local...

💬 2013-02-24 FYIcenter.com: Trupti, can you rephrase your question with more details?

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