Signing a VB.NET application

Question

Do I have to sign my VB.NET applications?

I'm getting an error:

SignTool reported an error 'Keyset does not exist'

But have no interest in signing anything as the project is small and will only be used internally to my department.

I could create a temporary key. But why would I want to?

Thanks.

Answer 1

The second post here looks like it may help...

Answer 2

To answer your first question: no, signing is not required. By default your projects are not signed.

Maybe Dave's post will help with the error you get.

Answer 3

Signing an assembly with strong name is usually taking place when assembly will be place to GAC, so strong name provides safe referencing.

Only assembly manufacturer has specified public key token, so making a reference to an assembly from you application while development, you can be sure that the same assembly will be used by user.

So if your application has GUI, I think not, signing is not required. If it's a library, which can be used public, yes, sign it.

Answer 4

I had the same problem...

I went to the Signing tab of "My Project", unchecked and checked the "Sign the ClickOnce Manifests", then "Create Test Certificate".

I saved and then published. During Publish, it asked me to confirm the new certificate. "OK"

Seems to have worked.