invalid certificate

Discussion in 'Software' started by bluemeteor, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. bluemeteor

    bluemeteor Private E-2

    i need to remote into my work computer, but get an error message-'invalid certificate'. what security or other adjustments do i need to make on my machine to bypass this issue?
     
    bluemeteor, Jan 17, 2012
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  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Wow. We really need a LOT more information my friend. What computer specs? What programs are you using to connect with, etc.
     
    Major Attitude, Jan 17, 2012
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  3. rayesb

    rayesb Private E-2

    Most common problem:
    Right click tray time> "Adjust..."> Update.
    While here, tick 'Automatic synchronize...'

    Another situation:
    "On board" certificates not current.
    Vista/Win7: Go to your "Windows update" in IE8

    For XP: IE8> Security > Windows Update.
    When @ Microsoft Updates, click the 'Custom' button, not the 'Express'.
    This will give you hardware & software updates specific to your unit (hence the necessity to allow the 'Active X'). Includes specific drivers & "Root Certificates".
    ["Express" and "Automatic Updates" only gives Windows operating system updates]
     
    rayesb, Jan 17, 2012
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  4. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    I see you copy and pasting crappy answers you found in Google and even worse, Yahoo Answers you will be banned for life. Any moron can google.

    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111102143142AAwceTM

     
    Major Attitude, Jan 17, 2012
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  5. bluemeteor

    bluemeteor Private E-2

    major- thanks for the comment. i am not a computer whiz- just an average joe.
    i'm using current foxfire and/or IE. i understand that there can be an 'easy fix' on my machine (win7 with plenty of RAM etc and cable connection). i've tried adjusting the security settings on my browsers (options- advanced), but to no avail. also tinkered with the properties of mstsc, but likewise no results.
    any suggestions greatly appreciated. jim (bluemeteor- the nickname for the passenger pigeon- now extinct)
     
    bluemeteor, Jan 18, 2012
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  6. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Does it do this with all browsers? Might see if it duplicates in Chrome so we know it is a browser specific issue. What version of Firefox? If its a beta, that can be a problem.
     
    Major Attitude, Jan 18, 2012
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  7. bluemeteor

    bluemeteor Private E-2

    foxfire is the most recent version.
    i have not tried chrome or opera, but certainly can.
    thanks jim
     
    bluemeteor, Jan 18, 2012
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  8. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Is the date and time on your system clock correct? (probably is but worth a look)

    Another reason for the invalid certificate: Unsigned Certificate
    MS: If a trusted certification authority did not sign the security certificate, you can manually add the authority.
    1. Click the Certificate Error button in the Internet Explorer address bar of the Certificate Error page.
    2. Click View Details.
    3. Select the root certificate in the Certification Path tab, and then click View Certificate.
    4. Click Install Certificate in the General tab.

    Next: Once your cert is installed, if you still have problems, select it and then click the advanced button. You'll see a list of permissions for that cert. Look over that list and see if any permission (especially one pertaining to your purpose) is unchecked.
     
    plodr, Jan 18, 2012
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  9. bluemeteor

    bluemeteor Private E-2

    thanks- i'll try your suggestion. i installed chrome- great browser, but still came up with the same error message. it said my computer doesnot recognize the validity of the certificate, so this must be an issue pertaining to my computer. jim
     
    bluemeteor, Jan 19, 2012
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  10. bluemeteor

    bluemeteor Private E-2

    did as suggested- ->view certificate->got dialog box, 3 tabs- general, details, certification path. general said->'windows doesnot have enoughinformation to verify this certificate' issued to 'mail.xxx.com'; valid from4/15/11 to 4/14/13.
    under certificate path->it listed 'mail.xxx.com'. the view certificate button was greyed out. certificate status box->' the issuer of this certificate could not be found'
    interesting- i can access my email, but not my (work) computer so i could not get to the files.
    any hepl appreciated.
    jim
     
    bluemeteor, Jan 19, 2012
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