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Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #1
FCIV stands for File Checksum Integrity Verifier which is developed by Microsoft. This program is a command line utility. It's no longer supported but I still use this tool from time to time.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download...x?id=11533

Before installing FCIV, I suggest that you make a folder for it beforehand because the program will not directly install to Program Files/Program Files (x86); so you will be given the ability to choose where you want to install it. I usually create a folder for it in my downloads that way I can move the files into that folder whenever I want to check the hash for my downloads.

After you have finished installing it to that folder you made, open the command prompt and change directory to that folder.

Once you have changed directory, enter in "fciv" and it will display the syntax, etc.

Move a file to that folder (for this case, the file will be called "example.exe").

Enter in:
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fciv "example.exe" -both
This will output both MD5 and SHA-1 hashes.

If you want to pipe this into a text document, then enter in:
Code:
fciv "example.exe" -both > anynameyouwant.txt

Enjoy.
(This post was last modified: 05-09-2017, 06:08 AM by Asura.)

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RE: Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #2
Welcome back, haven't seen you in a while, if ever before. (P.s, like the quote in the signature.)

Thanks for this, I never can find decent, efficient tools for hashing so this is a nice addition.
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RE: Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #3
(05-08-2017, 11:58 PM)zorrophreak Wrote: Welcome back, haven't seen you in a while, if ever before. (P.s, like the quote in the signature.)

Thanks for this, I never can find decent, efficient tools for hashing so this is a nice addition.

Thank you for the welcome back. It has been awhile that I've posted something due to college at the time and lacking actual Internet access. Finally decided to tether so I made this post. I'm really lazy on mobile since it'll take too long. xD

You're welcome. Glad you like this. Smile

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RE: Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #4
Seems like a descent tool. Might be of use later, currently I use other hashing tools but this one seems better for the Windows platform.
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RE: Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #5
(05-09-2017, 08:49 AM)Bish0pQ Wrote: Seems like a descent tool. Might be of use later, currently I use other hashing tools but this one seems better for the Windows platform.

To me, it is pretty efficient for Windows. Quick and reliable. It does takes some time to output hashes for larger files however but that should be expected nonetheless.

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RE: Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #6
Depending on the checksum and In terms of simplicity, provided the file's capacity Is within It's limits, I sometimes use Virus Total.

Much to my surprise, I have come across this tool. I'll definitely use It.
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RE: Check file hashes on Windows with FCIV. #7
(05-10-2017, 07:18 AM)mothered Wrote: Depending on the checksum and In terms of simplicity, provided the file's capacity Is within It's limits, I sometimes use Virus Total.

Much to my surprise, I have come across this tool. I'll definitely use It.
Thank you kindly.  Oh, and welcome back.

Thank you for the welcome back.

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