: Ensure you are logged into an account with full Administrator clearance on your machine.

You should see a message stating: "The import was successful." Step 5: Verifying the Installation

If you decide to install any custom root certificate, follow these rules to avoid infecting your studio PC:

Change the setting for "When using this certificate" to .

A: No. It is a legitimate (self-signed) digital certificate. However, malware can use it to hide. Scan your PC with Malwarebytes after installation if you are paranoid.

Modern operating systems rely heavily on public key cryptography to protect system integrity. When a program or driver runs, Windows checks its built-in list of trusted authorities to verify the application's digital signature.