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An error occurred while using SSL configuration for socket address Error

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“An error occurred while using SSL configuration for socket address %2. The error status code is contained within the returned data.”

This error occurs when the SSL certificates that allow you to access secure content, such as Emails & Internet Banking becomes damaged or corrupted. Follow the instructions below to fix.

  1. Click Start click All Programs, click Accessories
  2. Right–click Command Prompt & click Run as Administrator  then click Continue.
  3. Type netsh http show sslcert,  press Enter to view the installed certificates.
  4. Type netsh http delete sslcert, press Enter to delete the incorrectly installed certificate.
  5. Type netsh http add sslcert, press Enter to re-install the certificate.