Update a code signing certificate
Applies To: Windows 8
As a Windows Dev Center hardware dashboard administrator, you’re responsible for keeping your digital certificate information up to date. When the original certificate expires, you’ll need to get a new certificate and upload a new file signed with your new digital certificate.
If you’re registering your company on Windows Dev Center hardware dashboard for the first time, see Establish a new company.
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Starting March 13, 2014, code signing certificate requirements for Windows Dev Center hardware dashboard have changed to include:
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For more information about code signing requirements, see Get a code signing certificate.
Renew a code signing certificate
To renew a code signing certificate, following these steps:
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Determine which type of code signing certificate you need (for more information, see Get a code signing certificate). UEFI and LSA certification now require Extended Validation code signing certificates.
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Get a new certificate or reuse an existing certificate.
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Once you receive your verified certificate from the certificate authority, you can sign and upload it following the instructions below.
When you register a new company on the dashboard, you must have a digital ID.
To upload code for digital certification
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From the Windows Dev Center hardware dashboard, sign in as an administrator with your Microsoft account.
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Download the Winqual.exe file from the Windows Dev Center hardware dashboard, and sign it with the new digital certificate for your company using the SignTool.
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On the Administration page, in the Digital certificates tile, click Upload code for digital certification.
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On the Digital certificates page, click Browse to locate and select the Winqual.exe file that has been signed with the correct digital certificate for your company.
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