IE 6 128 bit

[panagopo]

Via inability to access a site that requires 128 bit encryption and browser test at several sites, I find that IE has only 56 bit SSL key size. Help/About IE tells me it has 128 bit cipher strength. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling IE6 to no avail. I have also tried Repair on Add/Remove programs. My OS is Windows 2000 Professional. Any suggestions as to what would kick in the 128 bit encryption? Thanks.

[(jj)]

If no one on this forum can offer assistance, you may want to try posting your question here http://www.computing.net/forums/

There are forums there for just about every OS there is.



Just my "For What It's Worth"

[MarkHutch]

Are you located in the United States? There use to be restrictions on exporting 128 bit outside the U.S. I remember once Microsoft needing to confirm my IP as within the U.S. before they would let me download a browser with the 128 bit stuff. This may have changed and I might be totally wrong. Just something I thought of when I read your post...

[panagopo]

Thanks for the tip, JJ. I'll check the forum out.

Mark, yes I am in California. I've seen references to the foreign 56 bit limit and have wondered if there's some connection. Haven't been able to figure out if there is a clue there. Thanks.

[panagopo]

Jack,

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I found the solution at the forum you suggested. IE was not the culprit. Windows 2000 encryption update was needed. Although I had run Windows Update, it apparently had not picked this up. For any one else with this problem, http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/encryption/default.asp.

Thanks again.