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Q153763: Error Installing SSL with Setkey.exe

Article: Q153763
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 22-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Server version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
========

When you run Setkey.exe, you will get the following error message:

  SSL Key Set Utility, version 1.0

  Error: The necessary security provider is not installed on this machine.
  Run this again on the computer the http information server is installed on.
  Failed to set the keys in the registry.

CAUSE
=====

- One of the SSL security files, Sslsspi.dll is not in the
  %systemroot%\system32 directory.

- The path in the registry is not set properly. Using Regedt32.exe, check to
  make sure the path to Sslsspi.dll is:

  WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system- wide
  problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them.
  Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of
  Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
   System
    CurrentControlSet
     Control
      SecurityProviders
       SecurityProviders = REG_SZ sslsspi.dll

RESOLUTION
==========

Make sure the path in the registry is not corrupt and that the Sslsspi.dll file
is on the computer.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv 
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis100
Version           : :1.0

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