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Chapter 2InstallationProtectFile Premium - Microsoft PKI VersionThe required configuration requires technical know-how on how a Microsoft PKI isset up. The registry entries required by ProtectFile are described in Chapter 7.ProtectFile Business DependenciesSetupIt is strongly recommended that when ProtectFile Business is used in conjunctionwith CSP tokens, that these services are tested and confirmed as working correctlyprior to commencing a ProtectFile installation.If you intend to use ProtectFile in conjunction with the Management Console, it isrecommended that the Management Console be installed prior to installingProtectFile on either the administrator‘s workstation or any clients‘ workstations.Before you begin the ProtectFile installation, please ensure the following:Uninstall any previous version of ProtectFile you have on your system and thenreboot your computer. ProtectFile does not delete the user‘s profile during theuninstall process. Therefore, if you want to reuse the old configuration, use thesame keyphrase that was used in the prior installation(s). If you do not want toreuse the old configuration, manually delete the .prof file stored inthe ProtectFile Management Console Profiles folder prior to installing the newversion of ProtectFile.If you have anti-virus software (AVS) installed, deactivate it prior to startingthe installation.If installing on a Windows 2000/XP system, please ensure that you are loggedin as a user belonging to the ―administrators‖ group.When installing ProtectFile to operate with the Management Console, have therelevant details of your system setup at hand. These details are:‣ Where (on the computer running the Management Console) the ProtectFileclient can find the configuration information (profiles).‣ The location of the Transport IN and Transport OUT directories on thecomputer running the Management Console.‣ A profile should exist for the user authenticating to ProtectFile. For detailsof Management Console installation and usage, refer to the ProtectFileManagement Console User Guide or the Management Console Tutorial.8 © SafeNet, Inc.