How to View an Encrypted Message Using Outlook Express
Topic Last Modified: 2005-05-19
This topic explains how to view an encrypted message using Outlook Express for the purposes of setting up a PKI/Exchange test environment.
The computer account and domain names used in this procedure are based on the test environment described in Implementing an Exchange 2003-Based Message Security System in a Test Environment.
At the console, log on to CONT-WK01 as a member of the Domain Users group.
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Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Outlook Express.
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When prompted, enter the user's password.
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In the Inbox, locate the encrypted test message and double-click it.
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When the message opens, Outlook Express displays a message explaining encryption. Select the Don't show me this Help screen again check box, and then click Continue.
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To verify the signature, click the Verify encryption button.
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After you click the Verify encryption button, the Testing Encryption dialog box is displayed, indicating that the encrypted message is valid.
