ActivClient 7.4.1.5 fixed a long-standing bug where Microsoft Edge and Chrome would fail to invoke the card’s certificate for client authentication. This version reintroduced robust NPAPI and native messaging host support for modern browsers.
If you cannot obtain ActivClient, Windows 10/11 includes native smart card support (PnP, minidriver) that may work for basic CAC functions (email, certificates, authentication). However, for advanced features (e.g., ActivClient’s Certificate Manager, one-click PIN reset), ActivClient is still required. activclient version 7.4.1.5 -or higher- download
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