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Contents

  • Introduction
  • YKMD Features
  • YKMD Installation
  • Manual Installation
  • Automated Installation
  • Verifying Installation
  • Self-Enrolling YubiKeys on Windows
  • Working with Enterprise Root Certificates
  • Setting PIN Unblock Code (PUK)
  • Setting Touch Policy
  • Configure the Minidriver Registry
  • Logging Minidriver Behavior
  • Uninstall the YubiKey Minidriver
  • Copyright
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YubiKey Smart Card Minidriver User Guide

Contents

  • Introduction
  • YKMD Features
  • YKMD Installation
  • Manual Installation
    • MSI File Install
      • Command Line MSI Install
    • CAB File Install
  • Automated Installation
    • Installing via Group Policy Object
    • Preparing the Deployment Environment
    • Creating the Driver Store
    • Method 1 - Auto-Install via Startup Script
      • Create the Minidriver Zip File
      • Create the PowerShell Script
      • Configure the GPO
      • Edit YKMD Deploy GPO
    • Method 2 - Standard User Install (Manual Update)
      • Preparing YKMD for Distribution
      • Configure the GPO
        • Create a new GPO
      • Client Registry Setting
        • Update device path
        • Create new Registry
        • Update New Registry
      • Whitelisting the YKMD GUID
        • Locate the GUID of YKMD
        • Enable and Configure Group Policy
    • Completing the Installation
      • Issue a Group Policy Update
  • Verifying Installation
    • Verify Installation Using Powershell
  • Self-Enrolling YubiKeys on Windows
  • Working with Enterprise Root Certificates
    • Adding an Enterprise Root Certificate to the YubiKey
    • Manually Delete Certificates
  • Setting PIN Unblock Code (PUK)
    • Set or Change Smart Card PIN
    • Unblock a Blocked PIN
  • Setting Touch Policy
    • Set Policy for Touch to Allow Private Key Use
    • Touch Policy Options
  • Configure the Minidriver Registry
    • YubiKey Minidriver Registry Key Reference
  • Logging Minidriver Behavior
  • Uninstall the YubiKey Minidriver
    • YubiKey Minidriver Installed using MSI
    • Manual Uninstall
    • Preventing Reinstallation after Removal
  • Copyright
    • Trademarks
    • Disclaimer
    • Contact Information
    • Document Updated
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