Msxml2.XMLHTTP.4.0 HttpRequest and SSL

[Jorrti]

Hi all,
I'm having a very weird problem using Microsoft's MSXML HttpRequest object. It works fine when I use it to do a normal 'GET' or 'POST' request. Now I need to connect to a SSL (URL starts with "

https://")

location and the following problem occurs.
-When I post a request the connection brakes down during the ssl handshake.
-when I post an empty request, the handshake goes well and a certificate is installed (after clicking 'OK' in an IE pop-up). After the handshake is done I can post every request I like.
-But when i close my program and want to post again i have to post an empty request first to get the handshake working.

-what's wrong here?
-is it normal that I have to click OK everytime I connect for the first time in 1 session?
-help is highly appreciated!

Greetz, Jorrti

 

[Jorrti]

Any help would be highly appreciated.

 

[palbano]

Jorrti, my understanding is that SSL is session based. The encryption key is generated dynamically for each session and is not retained by either cleint nor server after the session ends.

-pete