How can I import certificates into the MS Windows local machine certificate store?

Importing a signed certificate into the local machine certificate store

• Enter Start | Run | MMC.
• Click File | Add/Remove Snap-in .
• In the Add or Remove Snap-ins window, select Certificates and click Add.
• Select the Computer account radio button when prompted and click Next.
• Select Local computer (selected by default) and click Finish.
• Back in the Add or Remove Snap-ins window, click OK.
• In the MMC main console, click on the plus (+) symbol to expand the Certificate snap-in.
• Navigate to Personal | Certificates pane.
• Right-click within the Certificates panel and click All Tasks | Import to start the Certificate Import Wizard.
• Follow the wizard to import the signed certificate along with the private key. The certificate file must be in a container format having both the end user certificate and its private key.
  

  EXAMPLE: The PKCS#12 format with extensions .pfx or .p12.
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
   
  

Importing a CA certificate into the local machine certificate store

• After successfully importing the signed certificate, the wizard will bring you back to the MMC main console.
• To import the CA certificate, navigate to Trusted Root Certification Authorities | Certificates pane.
• Right-click within the Certificates panel and click All Tasks | Import to start the Certificate Import wizard.
• On successfully importing the CA certificate the wizard will bring you back to the you back to the MMC main console.
• Close the MMC console.