Auto-remove CAC certs from Windows when the card is ejected

windows

Symptoms

Personal certs from someone else's CAC remain in the user store after they remove their card.

Likely cause

ActivClient default leaves certificates available even after eject.

Fix

1. Open ActivClient (AC 6.2.0.x). 2. Tools > Advanced > Configuration. 3. Certificate Availability > set 'Remove certificates from Windows on smart card removal' to Yes. 4. Reboot.

Sourced from militarycac.com. Rewritten for clarity.

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