At the prompt for InstallRoot Features, you may leave the Graphical Interface checked and uncheck Command-Line Tool click Next to continue.Afterwards, you will need to choose Repair and Close on the two prompts that follow. If you are presented with a screen that states, "Change your Installation of InstallRoot," you should choose the Repair option. The default path identified is just fine select Next to continue. You will be prompted to choose a file location.If the InstallRoot file is blocked or you are prompted to enter a username and password, please contact your local IT department a system administrator may need to complete the installation process on your behalf. Open the downloaded InstallRoot file and selected Next from the setup wizard.
To determine which of the two is appropriate, simply click on your Windows Startmenu, right-click on Computer, and select Propertiesto identify the “ System Type.” Windows 10 users may simply type the word " System" in the Cortana (" Ask me anything") search bar and press ENTER. Those who have administrative rights to their computer should download the 32/64-bit Installer. If your computer was issued by your organization/agency, you may use the Non Administrator installation.
If prompted to open or save the InstallRoot file, please save the file locally. Please choose from the certificate icons below to download the lastest version of the DoD InstallRoot tool from DoD Cyber Exchange website.Installing Required PKI Certificates for DoD (.mil) Websites
The instructions that follow only apply to Desktop/Laptop computers with a Windows-based operating system. Non-DoD agencies, private sector organizations and home users do not typically have DoD CA certificates installed on their computers and will more than likely be required to complete the steps that follow in order to access many DAU resources.
IT departments within the DoD typically install and update these certificates for their employees automatically, but there are occasions that updates do not reach all user workstations and a manual installation becomes necessary. MIL sites are verified through private DoD CAs whose certificates require manual installation by a local system administrator. While most computers automatically recognize public Certification Authorities (CAs) that are trusted to validate the identity of secure (HTTPS) websites, many.