Chapter 26: Packaging and Distributing an Application

Signing an application and CAB file

You can sign an application using the Application area (1) of the Project painter.

To sign an application:

In area 1 of the Project painter, select the Sign the Application check box.
Click the Application Certificate button and select the certificate you want to use for signing the application.

You can sign a CAB file using the CAB File Packaging area (4) of the Project painter.

To sign a CAB file:

In area 4 of the Project painter, select the Sign the CAB check box.

This area displays only a title if you selected Desktop as your deployment platform. It displays only a title and the check box for creating a CAB file if you selected Pocket PC as your deployment platform.
Click the CAB Certificate button and select the certificate you want to use for signing the CAB.