IE8 Will Not Install SSL Certificate

Question

I have my own SSL for development purposes. Normally when IE would give you the WARNING you could simply install the certificate, resart IE and go back to the server without warning. In IE8 I cannot avoid the warning. I have installed the certificate into every single store without success using both the MMC and cert manager in IE8. WHAT AM I MISSING?!

Answer 1

Which certificate are you trying to install?

You must install the ROOT certificate, not the END-ENTITY certificate which is signed by that self-signed root. It should go in the Trusted Root Certification authorities store.

Answer 2

Add the site to trusted sites. Then you will have the option to install the certificate after clicking the Certificate error box and then View Certificate.