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This option is available for administrator with full rights.

You must give your self access to the MachineKeys, follow instructions below.

Note:
If you cannot find the above folder, make sure you can view hidden files and folders.
This will only work for SSL certificates on Windows XP and lower.

  1. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.
  2. Locate folder: %SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys.
  3. There are several files located, try to open each with Notepad.
  4. If you receive an Access Denied error message when you try to open a file, open the properties of the file, and then take ownership of it. Reassign the Administrator account Full access.

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