How can I get a list of installed certificates on Windows? Is there a way to check if my certificate has the private key attached? In this tutorial we’ll show you easy ways to view all certificates installed on your Windows 10 / 8 / 7 computer, so you can check the certificate status, export, import, delete or request new certificates.

Method 1: View Installed Certificates for Current User

1. Press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run command, type certmgr.msc and press Enter.

   

2. When the Certificate Manager console opens, expand any certificates folder on the left. In the right pane, you’ll see details about your certificates. Right-click on them and you can export or delete it.

   

   By default, the EFS certificate could be found under the “Personal” -> “Certificates” folder. Double-click on the EFS certificate and you can know if it has the private key attached. Without the private key, you’re unable to decrypt your EFS files.

   

Method 2: View Installed Certificates for Local Computer

1. Press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run command, type mmc and press Enter to open Microsoft Management Console.

   

2. Click the File menu and then select Add/Remove Snap-in.

   

3. Select Certificates from the list of snap-ins, and click Add.

   

4. In the next dialog box, select Computer account and click Next.

   

5. Select Local computer and click Finish.

   

6. Now you’ll back at the “Add or Remove Snap-ins” window, just click OK.

   

7. When you open any certificates folder, you will see that the certificates are displayed in the right pane.