Installing and Configuring Strong Name

This section outlines the steps to install and configure Microsoft Strong Name.

Installing the Windows SDK

The Strong Name programs (makecert, cert2spc etc.) are installed with Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Windows SDK.

Refer to the appropriate Microsoft Windows SDK installation documentation.

Installing the Office Smart Tags SDK

In order to demonstrate the Strong Name technology, the Microsoft Office Smart Tags SDK is required.

Refer to the appropriate Microsoft Office Smart Tags SDK installation documentation.

Microsoft Strong Name, which is based on industry standards, allows developers to include information about themselves and their code with their programs through the use of digital signatures.