Download software for cac reader army

Verify your firmware version before going through this process How do I create a bootable CD from an. ISO file on a Mac? How do I create a bootable USB drive from an. The firmware update "should" fix the following problems:. Card reader is not recognized.

Does not read your CAC when using your Mac. A recommendation is to get a Mac compatible reader. There is no firmware update for a V2 reader because it is already updated.

Click on FWUpdate. If you have questions or suggestions for this site, contact Michael J. Installation Steps. Step 3: DoD Certificates. Step 4: ActivClient. Step 4a: Update ActivClient. Log into a CAC enabled website now.

Firmware Update for SCR Verify SmartCard Service started. Updating a CAC Driver. Download update file. One download will provide you with the capabilities to install ActivClient on Windows 7, 8, or This includes reservists. Again, we recommend SCB Solutions. The Coast Guard currently has a download for ActivClient 6. Thankfully, you can buy the software from a third party vendor. To Verify whether your driver did or did not install, follow these instructions:. Plug your CAC reader into your computer before proceeding.

Windows Right click the Windows logo lower left corner of your screen. If your smart card reader is listed, go to the next step of installing the DoD certificates. Windows 8. For Windows 8. If it did not install correctly It can also show up under unknown devices.

Select Uninstall. It will give you a message. Once it is uninstalled, unplug the reader from your computer. Wait a few moments, then plug it back in. It 'should' start to install itself.

If that doesn't work, keep reading for other ideas below. Windows 10 or 8. Once you have the zip file downloaded, open the zip file Windows built in zipping program. Copy the folder inside to a new folder. It will unzip the contents, this is the folder you will need when you are doing the steps below. It will then ask where you want to save the file. I recommend placing a backslash at the end of the location on the screen.

WinZip- Use the Extract button. It will ask you where you want to save the extracted files to, I recommend your desktop. Click the desktop icon on the left. Push the little yellow folder in the upper right corner of this active window. It will prompt you for a name for the folder type in CAC Driver. Hit OK, then select Extract lower right corner of this window. You should now see your new folder on your desktop to open up. I have been told by Army Publishing Directorate APD to send users to their help desk so they become aware of the problems with this program.

Follow this page. Find the form you want in the range of form numbers. Save it to your computer and you will have the form for later. You can also click the link, it will open up your Lotus Forms or Pure Edge software automatically only if using Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8. All other browsers will have to use the Right click, Save As option to save your form. Digitally signing a form is simple when following these instructions.

With your form open and your CAC inserted in the card reader. Single click the button with the slanted pen with 'Click to Approve' typed after it see image.

Click the word Sign not OK. Select your name the one without the word email in it , then OK. You should see your name, once you do, click the word Sign. Watch Silanis Electronic Signatures 2-minute Presentation. There are only two channels that are authorized to be the authoritative distributor of the fore mentioned software, 1. APD does not authorize any other body i. AKO to distribute its Enterprise Software. Your request to have this software hosted in your files has been dually noted.

You will be advised if APD's stance on this request changes in the future. It will drastically speed up the install process below. The Lotus Forms program has the ability to uninstall Pure Edge automatically, but in my experience with others, it can take several hours.