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ePass2003 User Guide

Figure 43 Smart Card PIN Tool – Unblock

With the blocked Token attached to the USB port, when the user clicks on the Unblock button, the Smart Card will

return the 16 digits of Challenge, and will enable the Response, New PIN and Confirm New PIN fields to allow the

user to enter the corresponding values according to the process previously described. Once the user clicks the OK

button, the Response and New PIN values will be transmitted to the card to complete the card unblock procedure.

3.2.2.3 Unblocking a Smart Card with Windows Vista, 2008 and Windows 7

Smart Card Unblock is integrated into the Windows Vista, 2008 and Windows 7 Secure Desktop. However, it is not

configured by default and must be explicitly enabled with Group Policy. When this feature is enabled, the user is

presented with the Smart Card Unblock screen when logon is attempted using a blocked smart card.

Note: Smart card unblock requires that smart cards are assigned an administrator key before they are provided to

users, and that the IT infrastructure includes a secure way to store and access these keys when a user needs

assistance.

3.2.2.3.1 Enabling Unblock Card with Windows Vista, 2008 and Windows 7

The Unblock Card function in the secure desktop user interface is not enabled by default for Windows Vista ,2008

and Windows 7. To enable unblock in the secure desktop user interface, an administrator can use the Group Policy

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