This method is necessary for those who want to minimize the amount of software installed on the server.

Installation of the minidriver

The minidriver is a software component between the built-in encryption provider Microsoft Smart Card Base Cryptographic Service Provider and the Rutoken, it is designed to work with smart cards (and tokens) in the system. In most operating systems* the minidriver is installed automatically from Windows Update. To check whether the "minidriver" is installed on your computer, you can connect the Rutoken to it and open the "Device Manager". If the minidriver could not be installed **, we suggest using the instructions below.

*On Windows XP, the minidriver is installed only manually.

**There are problems getting updates or the OS is damaged.

To install the minidriver:

1. Follow the link:
   http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Rutoken
2. In the table, find the line that has "Windows 10 and later drivers,Windows 10 S and Later Servicing Drivers,Windows Server Drivers" written in the Products column.
3. In this line, click on the Download button. The installation window will open.
4. Click on the link to the archive with the minidriver.
5. Save this archive on your computer.
6. Close the installation window.
7. Find the saved archive and extract its contents to the current folder.
8. Right-click on the name of the rtMiniDrv.inf file and select Install.
9. In the window that opens, click on the Yes button to confirm the changes. As a result, the minidriver will be installed. 
10. Next, make sure that it is really installed. 

To check it out:

1. Connect the Rutoken EDS device to the computer.
2. Open Device Manager.
3. Double-click on the Smart cards line. As a result, the line Aktiv Co. Rutoken Minidriver should be displayed.
4. If this line is displayed, the minidriver is installed.
5. If not, repeat the installation process.