A simple tool for checking sha256 hashes when downloading files off the internet
More and more companies are providing sha256 hashes alongside their download links to give users peace of mind that their files are safe to run. Sites like this provide directions for hashing files in the command line.
Hash Checker provides a very simple UI for checking sha256 hashes.
- Select a file in your Downloads folder using Hash Checker. I'll use PowerToys for this example
- Copy the sha256 hash from the website you downloaded the file, and paste that into the text field in Hash Checker.
- If they match, you're in the clear!