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# Install Futurex CNG (FXCNG)

> Procedural guide to installing FXCNG 5.4 (32-bit) required for SQL Server Always Encrypted integration.

<Note>
  For the Microsoft SQL Always Encrypted integration, you need FXCNG 5.4 (32-bit).
</Note>

Perform the following steps to install **FXCNG**:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Download Futurex CNG 5.4 or later from the Futurex share portal.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Extract the archive, then go to the `x86` folder.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Run the `InstallCNG-32.bat` to install. After it finishes, copy all files in the folder to `C:/Program Files/Futurex/fxcng` if they are not already in the directory.

    <Note>
      You might need to manually create the directory.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Run the `FuturexCNG.reg` file included in the `x86` folder and restart your system.

    <Warning>
      To ensure the Always Encrypted module can integrate with FXCNG, you must restart your system after running the registry file. If you do not restart before attempting the integration, you might encounter errors.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>