Step 1: Download and Install OpenSSL

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To download and install OpenSSL:

 

1. Go to http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html  and download: Win32 OpenSSL v1.0.0g Light to a folder on your machine.

 

NOTE: These instructions assume a 32-bit Windows machine. If you are using a 64-bit machine download:

Win64 OpenSSL v1.0.0g Light.

 

2. Double-click the downloaded file (Win32OpenSSL_Light-1_0_0g.exe), and run the resulting installation program.

 

3. On your machine, open a DOS (command prompt) window. Change directory to the “bin” subdirectory of the location where you installed OpenSSL.  For example:

 

cd \openssl\bin

 

4. Enter:

 

Openssl

 

Followed by <Return> and check if you receive any error messages. If no messages display, quit OpenSSL  (type q followed by <return), or Ctrl-C). OpenSSL is now installed and ready for use.

 

NOTE: In the event that you receive error messages stating that you have missing C++ libraries, you will have to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package from:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=29

 

 

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