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  CAC (Common Access Card) help for your personal computer

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I have been contacted by several people recently who are not able to access any CAC enabled sites (even after cures 2, 4, & 9 on the MilitaryCAC-AKO page).  A current remedy is to uninstall ActivClient 6.2 and install ActivClient 6.1, if you have one of the newer 144K or 5.5 cards you will also need the update file

The intent of this website is to assist you with the installation of software so you can use your CAC on your Windows personal computer.  MAC users look below

There are 5 different methods you may use to install the software. 

1. Click the Software & Install Button (second button from the left) in the row of buttons at the top of every page in the site. Once you click the Software & Install Button, follow the buttons from left to right. 

2. Use the Site Map link at the top of every page (left of the MilitaryCAC.com logo) 

3. Use the Installation Steps above

4. Use the "One-Stop Shop" notes page.

5. Use the quick visual installation instructions  PDF or PowerPoint

If you would like to utilize your CAC to only logon to AKO or other CAC enabled sites (and not sign forms or access DTS), you may want to try LPS (Lightweight Portable Security) and not have to install anything on your computer.

If your newly issued CAC does not work, you may have received one of the new PIV II CAC's.  You can tell if yours is this type by looking on the back [at the top above the magnetic strip in yellow writing] for either of these:  "Gemalto TOP DL GX4 144K" or "Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 Dual."  Two fixes are known to allow you to use your new CAC. 1st is to update your current ActivClient 6.1, the 2nd is to install ActivClient 6.2.  The version available on the CAC Reference Center is an Enterprise License and is available for all Army personnel / computers (including home PCs).

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This website was developed and is maintained by CW3 (Chief Warrant Officer Three) Michael J. Danberry

  I created this website because I was unable to find information showing me how to utilize my Common Access Card (CAC) on my personal computers.  MilitaryCAC.com has been online since 9 November 2007 and has now grown into a large website for CAC related information and support.

I am also the content provider for the AKO CAC Reference Center.  I am not employed by AKO, I assist by answering emails addressed to AKO dot CAC at US dot Army dot mil and maintain the information on the site.

This website is designed to primarily assist Army users using Microsoft Windows.

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