2.4. Installing and Uninstalling on Windows

2.4. Installing and Uninstalling on Windows

2.4.1. Installing the Client

The Windows Enterprise Security Client packages are available in the Downloads area of Red Hat Network. There are two channels for the packages; Windows clients are available in 32-bit. The Windows Enterprise Security Client package is called SmartCardManagerSetupversion.exe.

To install the Enterprise Security Client on Windows:

NOTE

You may need administrator privileges to install the Enterprise Security Client on the Windows system.

  1. Download the Windows Enterprise Security Client installer (SmartCardManagerSetup-1.0.1-X.win32.i386.exe) from the Red Hat Network channel.

  2. Double-click the SmartCardManagerSetup-1.0.1-X.win32.i386.exe file to launch the Enterprise Security Client installation program.

    Launching the Installation Wizard
    Figure 2.1. Launching the Installation Wizard

  3. The wizard displays the list of packages that will be installed.

    Launching the Installation Wizard on Windows
    Figure 2.2. Launching the Installation Wizard on Windows

  4. The wizard prompts for the installation directory for the Enterprise Security Client. The default directory is C:\Program Files\Red Hat\ESC.

    Specifying the Installation Directory
    Figure 2.3. Specifying the Installation Directory

  5. The wizard prompts for the Start Menu directory for the Enterprise Security Client. The default directory is Red Hat.

    Specifying the Start Menu Directory
    Figure 2.4. Specifying the Start Menu Directory

  6. Proceed through the Enterprise Security Client installation wizard. Click Install to begin installing the Enterprise Security Client components.

    NOTE

    The installation process also installs the CoolKey PKCS #11 driver and e-gate drivers needed for Certificate System-supported keys and automatically installs the Certificate System PKCS #11 module in any Mozilla browsers it can locate. The installer places the Certificate System Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) on the user's system to allow users to use their smart cards with Microsoft products such as Outlook and Internet Explorer.

    Ready to Start the Installation
    Figure 2.5. Ready to Start the Installation

  7. When the installation has completed, the Enterprise Security Client will prompt the user to insert a token, and can then be launched for immediate use.

    Launching the Smart Card Manager
    Figure 2.6. Launching the Smart Card Manager

  8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

    Completing the Installation
    Figure 2.7. Completing the Installation

2.4.2. Uninstalling the Client

  1. Unplug all USB tokens.

  2. Stop the Enterprise Security Client.

  3. Open the Control Panel, and click the Add Remove Programs icon.

  4. In the list of available programs, click Smart Card Manager, and click Change/Remove.

  5. When the uninstallation is complete, remove any remaining files in the installation directory.