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Maranna

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I am very new in this area and have been studying YouTube videos of verifying downloads both Linux and windows without much success. Is there some way I can find a tutorial that is slower and more explanatory and the ones I've been using.
My skill level is just above average but I seem unable to accomplish this step by step. I just tried it with Ubuntu as it is a relatively small file but could not quite get the steps in order. I think it is worth it so I do not get a backdoor or any malicious file in my system. There are third party apps but I do not trust them.
 

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I've used a small free program for several years to verify downloads. The site providing the download usually has a hash code on the page used to verify their product. The name of it is MD5_and_SHA_Checksum_Utility.exe, it is a stand-alone program and I choose a file to check, let it be read and put the hash in the bottom box then click Verify. Raymond's WordPress
 

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    Dell Vostro 3400
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    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
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    12GB
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    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
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    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
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    Dell Vostro 5890
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    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
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    Firefox, Edge
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    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
If you use 7-zip, it can add a CRC SHA verify to the right-click context menu.
 

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Sorry guys. I am not savvy enough to grasp what to do. Sure wish I could do it.
Thanks for the offer.
BTW, 7zip is not compatible with Win 11 which I should have stated before.
 

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    ASUS built by Micro center
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    Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
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    Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
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    G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
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I use it with Windows 11 without an issue. Why do you think it is not compatible?
 

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When I went to download at various sites, it stated that it went to Win 10. I am likely wrong but I was just conveying what I read.
Any chance you could give me a few tips on steps?

I have an important question for you if I may;
To verify, do I do this before I downland or after. I ask because damage can be done after a downlead but I cannot see how to do it before the downland. Thank you!
 

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    Windows 11 pro
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    ASUS built by Micro center
    CPU
    Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
    Motherboard
    Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
    Memory
    G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
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    NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
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    Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
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    Thermalake 500 Watt
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    V 100ATX
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    Defender primary with MBAM free secondary
Download it from the official site... Download. The 1st download will work... 64-bit Windows x64. Install it. I don't recall if it will add the right-click extension during install or if you have to select it later in Options. If you have to add it from Options, run 7-zip as an Administrator so it can make the necessary changes. Note: it only adds CRC and SHA. It doesn't add MD5 verification.
 

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Basically it is download the file, get the hash number from that same page and compare.
 

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  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security

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    Windows 11 Home
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    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
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    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
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    Radeon Graphics
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    laptop screen
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    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
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    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD
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    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, and 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine.
  • Operating System
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    Dell Latitude E4310
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    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
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    0T6M8G
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    8GB
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    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
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    1366x768
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    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
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    Firefox, Edge
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    Defender
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    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround. In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround. Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package. In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media. Also running Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine.
OK I'll work on it. Thank you.

I used GtkHash and it worked with Lubuntu. Now having issues with a VM.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS built by Micro center
    CPU
    Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
    Motherboard
    Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
    Memory
    G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
    PSU
    Thermalake 500 Watt
    Case
    V 100ATX
    Antivirus
    Defender primary with MBAM free secondary
Maranna said:
Sorry guys. I am not savvy enough to grasp what to do. Sure wish I could do it.
Thanks for the offer.
BTW, 7zip is not compatible with Win 11 which I should have stated before.
Click to expand...
I also have 7-Zip on Win11 as well as WIn10.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
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