Microsoft Root Certificate Authority 2011.cer ((top)) Guide

Newly downloaded installers display "The digital signature of this object did not verify."

When Microsoft publishes software, it "signs" the code using a certificate derived from this root. microsoft root certificate authority 2011.cer

If you have ever opened the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to inspect your certificate store, or troubleshot an SSL error, you have likely seen this name. But what exactly is this file? Why does it matter? And what happens when it goes missing or becomes corrupt? or troubleshot an SSL error