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A: No, you cannot sign code with a server certificate. A server certifi-
cate has a different function than a code-signing certificate. All a
server certificate does is allow for secure transmission of data
between the server and the client. A code-signing certificate or ID
verifies that your software has not been altered since you signed it.
Q: Does it matter which version of Internet Explorer I am using?
A:Yes. Microsoft has released a different version of the control signing
tools for each version of IE since version 3.0.You will need to make
sure you are using the correct version for your browser ...