BUG-000084721 for ArcObjects SDK for the Microsoft .NET Framework

Bug ID Number	BUG-000084721
Submitted	January 23, 2015
Last Modified	June 11, 2020
Applies to	ArcObjects SDK for the Microsoft .NET Framework
Version found	10.3
Operating System	Windows
Operating System Version	7
Status	Known Limit

Description

When you install an Add-In from 10.0, 10.1, or 10.2 that has a digital signature onto a 10.3 or 10.4.x machine, the digital signature becomes invalid on the 10.3 or 10.4.x machine. During installation you receive this warning: "This Add-In file contains invalid digital signatures" and the signature displays as invalid in the Add-In Manager after installation.

Cause

This is a known limit at 10.3 according to BUG-000084721. The bug was not in the current product plan so it will not be fixed.

Workaround

Before installing the 10.0, 10.1, or 10.2 Add-In, you must you must re-sign the Add-In on the 10.3 or 10.4.x machine using the ESRISignAddIn.exe located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\ArcGIS\bin folder.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000084721

Software:

ArcObjects SDK for the Microsoft .NET Framework

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Add-ins with digital signatures created in ArcObjects 10.0 and 10.2, are marked as trusted but return an invalid signature error, "Warning: This Add-In file contains invalid digital signatures" when installed in ArcGIS 10.3

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