Using the DNIe in Windows 8 is very simple

Windows 8 users can use their Electronic ID in a very easy way. They only need to have a DNIe, the corresponding reader and follow a few simple steps to have it configured and ready to identify with it.

With 33 million electronic DNIs in the hands of Spanish citizens, the possibilities of this authentication tool are enormous for users and online services that need to identify the person on the other side of the screen .

Steps to start using the DNIe in Windows 8

The new version of the driver is available at the Microsoft Windows Update update service of the DNIe for Windows 8 This new driver allows the DNIe to work as a plug&play device, in such a way that it is installed automatically once it is inserted into a compatible reader.

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This driver based on Microsoft&39;s new Smart Card Mini-Driver architecture (also known as Smart Card Module) from Microsoft, works on the Internet Explorer. If you are going to use another browser or software that uses the DNIe, keep in mind that it may not be compatible with this architecture and therefore require the PKCS11 architecture , which requires the installation of the cryptographic module."

To download and install the cryptographic module software, follow these steps:

• Access the web www.dnielectronico.es.
• "Within the web, click on the link that leads to the download area."
• "In the system list, select Windows System."
• Select the type of Windows system option, depending on whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit.
• "Click on the link of the cryptographic module for the DNIe to download the installation file."
• Once downloaded, choose one of the installation options indicated on the web.

Soon, it will be even easier to use the DNIe in Windows 8

Recently, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism signed an agreement with Microsoft to enhance the electronic DNI through Windows 8 and promote the use of electronic public administration services. One of the points of the agreement refers to the fact that Windows 8 users will be able to use the DNIe without worrying about installing additional drivers.

Thus, when registering their electronic ID on a Windows 8 device, and through the Microsoft Cloud Computing platform, users will not have to worry about installing the necessary drivers to connect to the electronic services of Administration, since Windows 8 will take care of it.

This means that Windows 8 users will only need to have a DNIe and the corresponding reader, to be able to use it on the network. Identifying yourself in a web service or signing documents will thus be easier than ever, with the consequent improvement in the reliability and security of transactions that today are based on authentication processes through username and password, key cards, sms or tokens.

The benefits will be very interesting for users who access their bank accounts through the electronic banking system, since doing so through the DNIe will be more secure than now.Electronic commerce will also benefit, by being able to sign purchase operations with the DNIe and thus avoid cases of fraud.

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