How do I programmatically (C++) check the code signing date of an EXE in Windows?

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How do I programmatically (C++) check the code signing date of an EXE in Windows?

Is this possible? How do I go about doing it? Does it require admin rights? (I would not think so)

A pointer to a help page or link is fine - no need to provide code. Given my difficulty with he code signing cert and setting it up in our build environment I am not sure I am googling with the right terms.

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After some searching I did find some possible sample code

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323809/en-us

I will try it out.

Have you looked at MSFT's authenticode?

2010-10-01 02:28:06

That's not programmatically.

MSalters 2010-10-01 07:29:28

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Use either WinVerifyTrust or SetupScanFileQueue(SPQ_SCAN_USE_CALLBACK_SIGNERINFO)

MSalters 2010-10-01 07:36:12

Thanks. I guess I will have to go look for some sample code. I can't make heads or tails of how to go about doing what I want using the information in those links.

Tim 2010-10-01 13:58:48

Sample code is provided for WinVerifyTrust; see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa382384(VS.85).aspx

MSalters 2010-10-01 14:12:12

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