Don't get the openssl-0.9.8a.tar file, go to the "precompiled binaries" area and get the Windows precompiled version of it. Then, install it -- and when it's fully installed, you'll be able to go to a command prompt and run the OpenSSL commands from the console.
-Kyle H On 2/4/06, ssl_virgin (sent by Nabble.com) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I need to use OpenSSL to generate a Private Key and Public Certificate, so > that I can dynamically create encrypted PayPal buttons [ref: Chap 7 of > "PayPal Website Payments Standard Checkout Integration Guide".]. I should > be able to create these on my PC and upload them to my space on a shared > server. > > My question is simple, but I have not been able to find an answer: how can I > run OpenSSL on my PC? I have downloaded the openssl-0.9.8a.tar file, but > have no idea how to run it. Simply double-clicking on it does nothing. (My > OS is Windows XP Home). > > Any help would be appreciated. > ________________________________ > View this message in context: OpenSSL to generate a Private Key and Public > Certificate on a PC > Sent from the OpenSSL - User forum at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________________ OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org User Support Mailing List openssl-users@openssl.org Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]