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Tools To Verify Checksum -
Description
This knowledge base article describes the tools used to verify Checksum.
A checksum is a value used to verify the integrity of a file or a data transfer. In other words, it is a sum that checks the validity of data. Checksums are typically used to compare two sets of data to make sure they are the same. Some common applications include verifying a disk image or checking the integrity of a downloaded file. If the checksums don't match those of the original files, the data may have been altered or corrupted.
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Resolution
Below are some examples of tools and ways to verify checksums in common Operating Systems (OS).
Windows
Open Powershell and type: "get-filehash filename.xxx"
Windows Graphical: Download and run a hashing program such as HashCalc: https://www.slavasoft.com/hashcalc/
MacOS
Open the command line "terminal" and type "shasum -a 256 filename.xxx" https://www.dyclassroom.com/howto-mac/how-to-verify-checksum-on-a-mac-md5-sha1-sha256-etc
Linux
Open the command line "terminal" and type "sha256sum filename.xxx"
