What is ActivClient software?

​ActivClient middleware is smart card software that enables computer applications to talk to the computer chip on the HHS smart card ID badge. ActivClient is licensed by HHS for use by NIH smart card badge holders. The ActivClient license is per badge, not per computer.

Is ActivClient required?

MOST WINDOWS 8, 8.1, & 10 USERS DO NOT NEED ActivClient: Some Windows 10 users are experiencing an issue where it won’t complete the install and rolls back. If your computer is an HP (or other brand), please look here for a setting you must perform OR if your ActivID does a roll back just before finishing install.

How do you get ActivClient?

To verify the ActivClient version:

1. Click Start and select All Programs.
2. Navigate to the ActivIdentity>ActivClient and select User Console.
3. In the “ActivClient” window, click Help and select About ActivClient. The version number displays in the “Major Version” section.

What is active client add in?

Security Clients ActivID ActivClient is the enterprise smart card middleware in the HID Global Identity Assurance portfolio. In addition to Windows®, it is available for Apple® OS X and Linux®-based platforms.

How do I update my active client?

However, the ActivClient provides a method to “Check For A Card Update” at any time. To manually check for a card update–open the ActivClient User Console, and choose “Tools” from the menu bar. Scroll down the menu, and the select “Check for Card Update” as pictured in Figure 10.

How do I uninstall active client?

Uninstall it with Windows Add/Remove Program

1. Click Start menu – go to Control Panel – doubleclick Add or Remove Programs or uninstall a program in Windows 7.
2. If you are prompted to confirm uninstall ActivClient x64, click Yes.

How much does ActivClient cost?

How do you use a CAC card reader?

CAC (see note below) Card reader….You can get started using your CAC by following these basic steps:

1. Get a card reader.
2. Install middleware, if necessary.
3. Install DoD root certificates with InstallRoot (32-bit, 64-bit or Non Administrator).
4. Make certificates available to your operating system and/or browser, if necessary.

What does ActivClient agent do?

What is ActivClient? ActivClient is the main DoD CAC software. ActivClient is the smart card middleware from ActivIdentity that allows government organizations to easily use smart cards and USB tokens for a wide variety of desktop, network security and productivity applications.

Is military CAC com safe?

Soldiers and former service members are required to use either their CAC or AKO login information to access the official website. CID strongly recommends that Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, Army retirees and family members avoid this website and ignore any information or claims posted on the site.

What does CAC mean?

Customer acquisition cost
Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is the cost related to acquiring a new customer. In other words, CAC refers to the resources and costs incurred to acquire an additional customer.

What is military CAC com?

Common Access Card (CAC) The CAC, a “smart” card about the size of a credit card, is the standard identification for active duty uniformed Service personnel, Selected Reserve, DoD civilian employees, and eligible contractor personnel.