Kepware The Installer Was Unable To Find Required Root Certificates Exclusive -

Download the .cer or .crt file directly from the official repository of the certificate authority (like the DigiCert Root Repository) using a machine with web access. Step 2: Import the Certificate to the Local Machine Store

: If the machine is offline, you must manually import the missing certificates.

+------------------------------------------------------------+ | Run 'mmc.exe' -> Add 'Certificates' Snap-in (Computer) | +-----------------------------+------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Expand: Trusted Root Certification Authorities > Certificates| +-----------------------------+------------------------------+ | v +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Right-click -> All Tasks -> Import -> Load your .CER file | +------------------------------------------------------------+

Root certificates are the backbone of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). When you install Kepware, the installer checks for specific trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs) in your Windows Trusted Root Certification Authorities store. These certificates validate the digital signatures of Kepware’s drivers, DLLs, and kernel-level components. Download the

If the target machine has internet access, updating Windows will refresh the certificate store automatically. Press Windows Key + I to open . Navigate to Update & Security > Windows Update . Click Check for updates . Install all critical and optional updates. Restart your computer and rerun the Kepware installer. Step 3: Enable Automatic Root Certificate Updates

Alternative perspectives on Google Groups indicate that in some stubborn cases, even manual imports fail, requiring a direct support ticket for a remote session.

Once the system is fully updated, restart your computer and try the Kepware installation again. Method 2: Manual Certificate Import (For Offline Machines) When you install Kepware, the installer checks for

Ensure the server’s system date and time are accurate. Incorrect times can invalidate certificate validity periods.

Windows cannot perform a "Root AutoUpdate" to fetch the latest certificates from Microsoft.

D. Run installer with elevated privileges and logging Press Windows Key + I to open

Choose and place it specifically in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities store.

The "exclusive" part of the error can occur if the Windows automatic root certificate update feature tries to lock the store while Kepware is attempting to read it.