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Title: GPG Import Public Keys Help
Post by: MikeMike on May 24, 2013, 05:20:12 AM
I downloaded Gpg4win and need to import a public key.
I pasted a copy of it to a word doc but it does not recognize/open it.

After researching google I could only find what seems to be an older version PGP/GPG

Is there a doc form specific to Gpg4win?
Do you know where it can be found and any info. on how to use would be most appreciated.

Yup,
A Newb...



Title: Re: GPG Import Public Keys Help
Post by: cardcomm on May 24, 2013, 06:14:04 AM
When all else fails, use a plain text document. Use Notepad or Textedit to paste the key into.

This advice applies to all computer use in general - Word is a terrible choice to paste text into if you plan to import it.


Title: Re: GPG Import Public Keys Help
Post by: hashkey on May 24, 2013, 08:49:31 AM
I downloaded Gpg4win and need to import a public key.
I pasted a copy of it to a word doc but it does not recognize/open it.

After researching google I could only find what seems to be an older version PGP/GPG

Is there a doc form specific to Gpg4win?
Do you know where it can be found and any info. on how to use would be most appreciated.

Yup,
A Newb...



To import a public key on GPG4WIN without using files, just copy the public key contents, then go to your system tray and look for the Kleopatra icon, right-click it, select Clipboard, then select Certificate Import and you're done.


Title: Re: GPG Import Public Keys Help
Post by: MikeMike on May 25, 2013, 04:03:21 AM
Thanks!

I will give er a go...