Your Browser May Be Trying To Tell You Something

In attempting to place an order on our site, a very small minority of folks may get a message stating that our site's security certificate has expired. This is actually incorrect and is related to the security code in some older browser versions expiring 12/31/99.

Just the Facts

  • Christianbook.com's security certificate is up to date and in good standing.
  • You are likely using an older browser and will benefit from a free upgrade.
  • You'll probably encounter this problem on most secure sites so long as you are using an older browser version.
     

What to Do If You Get An Expired Message

  • If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer
    versions 4.x and 5.x
    , simply click "Continue" or "Next"
    in the dialog box to proceed with your secure order,
     
  • Netscape 4.5 and later
    To proceed with your secure order, simply
    click "Continue" or "Next" in the dialog box.
     
  • For older versions of Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer we recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of your browser. We have provided links below.
     

How To Upgrade Your Browser

AOL - upgrade to AOL 5.0 when you sign on to AOL,
or go to
www.aol.com and click on "Download AOL."

Netscape - upgrade to
Netscape Communicator 4.7 at http://home.netscape.com/computing/download/index.html

Microsoft Internet Explorer - upgrade to Internet Explorer 5.0 at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
 

Be assured that we want you to feel safe and secure when you order from our site. We'll continue to keep online security as a top priority. As always, thank you for the trust that you place in us.
 

For more information on this issue see this article from ZDNET:

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