MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility
MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility is a standalone freeware that can generate a MD5 & SHA-1 hash from a file.
In addition, you can verify the Hash to ensure the file integrity is correct with the matching file.
Below is the screenshot of the main screen.
What’s new in MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility 1.1?
- New and Simple Interface
- Support Drag and Drop for File
- Share hashes easily via Copy All button
File Size: 52KB
Download from Download.com
Download from Brothersoft
Download from SoftPedia
You can try generate hash using this software and verify with one of the the checksum below.
MD5 Checksum: 3FCFFFD28F4DCBE2FBB96A9A72BE2287
SHA-1 Checksum: 37F6DC98C77D6DBBD13AC4E95E6B69A8E7ACAE53
If you like this software, you may wish to donate via paypal.
Any suggestion or bug, please email me or post a comment here.
Previous version MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility 1.0
1. MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility « Raymond’s WordPress | March 18, 2010 at 3:26 pm
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2. Ed Gerston | July 6, 2010 at 6:18 am
Hi Ray…thanks for this nice little program. I now use this in place of md5.exe
I note that your proggy not only includes SHA along with MD5, but your code is much tighter…53k versus 101k for md5.exe
I’d been looking for an SHA checksum creator/verifier, and I just wanted to thank you.
Ed
3. Raymond | July 6, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hi Ed,
Thanks for the comment
Regards
Raymond
4. Offsprung | July 28, 2010 at 12:13 pm
How about a simple command line option?
5. Raymond | July 29, 2010 at 12:28 am
I do not have plan for that. Thanks for your interest
6. Rin | August 1, 2010 at 10:07 pm
How about add CRC32 support?
7. Raymond | August 1, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I do not have any plan to develop further unless there is new algorithm or major bug reported. Thanks for your interest
8. Al | September 3, 2010 at 6:42 am
Is there a way to perform the checksum without header and footer information of the .exe file?
9. Raymond | September 3, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Don’t think so.
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11. Ulyssis Pakir | December 15, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Ja. Aber, arbeit macht frei. Die marke mit den drei streifen.
12. Sparky28 | January 1, 2011 at 5:28 am
Both versions 1 and 1.1 generate a “The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click OK to terminate the application” pop-up error.
System Event viewer reports Event ID 26 with “Application popup: MD5_SHA-1 Utility.exe – Application Error : The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application.
For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.”
The events.asp link reports Event ID 26, File Name ntdll.dll, File Version 5.1.2600.5755, and displays,
“Explanation
The program could not load a driver because the program user doesn’t have sufficient privileges to access the driver or because the drive is missing or corrupt.
User Action
To correct this problem:
Ensure that the program user has sufficient privileges to access the directory in which the driver is installed.
Reinstall the program to restore the driver to the correct location.”
I’ve downloaded and verified your md5 hash several times and am logged on as administrator.
OS is XP Pro 2002 SP3,
Cnet downloads of DigestIT 2004 and md5.exe work fine but your utility looks very useful.
Suggestions?
13. Raymond | January 1, 2011 at 5:44 pm
You might need need to download .NET Framework 2.0 and above in order to run this program.
Please let me know if you still encounter any issues.
14. Sparky28 | January 2, 2011 at 1:32 am
Downloaded & installed .NET Framework 3.5 and the app works great. PayPal donation on it’s way. Thanks!
15. Raymond | January 2, 2011 at 12:39 pm
I’m glad to hear that. Thanks for supporting
16. Sparky28 | January 1, 2011 at 5:49 am
698kB file ntdll.dll is found in 15 places: 11 related to service pack install/uninstall plus Windows\system32 and Windows\system32\dllcache. File version is 5.1.2600.5755 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234), attributes hidden and read only are both clear.
17. HeavyD | February 22, 2011 at 11:14 pm
The error message “Hash does not matched!” should be “Hash does not match!” (to use the correct tense in English)
18. Bernard | March 10, 2011 at 7:18 pm
It’s so simple I can’t understand it !
It calculates MD5 and SHA from a file but it don’t compare it with another one If it’s verifying only file with the paste file ,checking will always be good
19. Raymond | March 10, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Hi Bernard,
The purpose of the application is to verify the downloaded file from a website (usually with a MD5 or SHA-1 hash) so that user can compare easily.
Cheers
20. leaguer | April 4, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Wold you please support for drag and drop a file ?
21. Raymond | April 4, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Hi leaguer,
This version support drag and drop for file.
Cheers
22. Bob | July 21, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Would you please support drag and drop for a folder (or directory)?
23. Raymond | July 22, 2011 at 12:09 am
Hi Bob,
Currently I have no plan to upgrade further due to other commitments.
Cheers
24. Bob | July 22, 2011 at 12:11 am
Bummer, because your utility rocks.
Ah well, thanks for it and best of luck.
25. Raymond | July 22, 2011 at 12:13 am
Thanks for your support
26. Dan Liston | September 11, 2011 at 10:02 am
Thank you for creating such a wonderful tool for windows. As a windows utililty, it really should support dropping a filename on the tool to act on that file the same as if the tool was opened and then had to browse to that filename. If further updates are not of interest to you, perhaps you would consider letting others carry the torch for you.
27. Raymond | September 11, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Hi Dan Liston,
Do you mean drag and drop a file instead of using the Browse button? For your information, this version already included drag and drop feature. To use it correctly, you have to drag the file to the File textbox area in order to work.
Cheers
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30. anthony | October 7, 2011 at 3:48 am
What is the maximum size file that this can support. Can it work with a 5Gb iso DVD?
31. Raymond | October 7, 2011 at 10:35 am
Hi anthony,
I’m not sure, I didn’t test with large size files. I believed it will take longer and it depends on the speed of your PC as well.
Cheers
32. uook | October 14, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Only SoftPedia makes me happy with original cool checksum utility.
Downloading from Cnet and Brothersoft is NOT recommended.
Those are not an original program which size is 52KB.
33. Raymond | October 14, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Hi uook,
Yup, they have added their own installer recently on top of my software thus making the software size more than 52 KB.
I hope softpedia stays with the direct download method.
Cheers
34. Raymond | October 18, 2011 at 2:46 pm
I had sent an email to download.com staff and they had helped me to remove the installer.
35. Brian | October 21, 2012 at 1:50 am
It is a relief that the author succeeded in getting cnet’s obnoxious installer removed. Cnet is a huge channel for shareware and they have screwed it up with their addons. Every author of software they distribute should demand the same treatment.
36. TL | November 17, 2011 at 2:06 am
Also I have tested this works with rather large files, it just takes a while but it does work with files 5GB, 10GB and more, be patient and you will have the checksums.
Note that the tool does not react when calculating such a huge size files, so BE PATIENT and it will work. Thanks again!
37. TL | November 17, 2011 at 2:08 am
And Raymond, I am sending all people from my blog that have problems with the Adobe downloads to your page with this excellent tool.
Since Adobe does not publish the checksums for their downloads but is known to mess up the downloads, like that at least when 2 or more people compare their checksums some sort of verification to the completeness of the download is given.
Much appreciated, THANKS!
38. Raymond | November 17, 2011 at 4:19 am
Hi TL,
You are most welcome
I’m glad to hear that you like and intro my program.
Cheers
39. TL | November 17, 2011 at 5:26 am
Sorry for the double comment. No 34 is not really needed, you decide. Thanks.
40. Raymond | November 17, 2011 at 5:34 am
No worries, I have just deleted.
Cheers
41. John | February 24, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Any plans for SHA256 support? Love this utility but am finding SHA256 is about the only hash to be trusted anymore.
Thanks!
42. Raymond | February 24, 2012 at 11:51 pm
Hi John,
Thanks for the feedback
I don’t think I have time to upgrade.
I have receive lots of suggestions which I think is good.
Will consider to upgrade if I have some free time.
Cheers
43. Danesh RASTI | March 29, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Is there a manual for MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility?
44. Raymond | March 30, 2012 at 12:01 am
Hi Danesh,
Nope. Basically the program is quite self-explanatory.
Do let me know which part you are unsure of?
Cheers
45. can | April 25, 2012 at 1:46 pm
For large files (for example iso files of 4GB), even with a powerful computer, it takes a long amount of time (more than 2 seconds is long for today) to calculate the checksums and it looks like the program is not responding during the calculations. It would be better to inform the user with a “please wait” message or better than that display a progress indicator.
46. Raymond | April 26, 2012 at 12:42 am
Hi can,
Thanks for the suggestion and I have noted on the issue for slow large file computation.
Will consider to fix it if I have time and plan for new version.
Cheers
47. Jim | July 9, 2012 at 10:28 pm
‘no valid digital signature’ This message pops up when I try to run your program. Should I run your program without a ‘valid digital signature’? What would you do?
48. Raymond | July 9, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Hi Jim,
Yup, you can try http://www.ehow.com/how_4881015_run-programs-valid-digital-signature.html
Cheers
49. Jim | July 10, 2012 at 3:25 am
Thank you very much for your quick response. Your software is very good. I will share your site with all my friends.
With respect
Jim
50. Raymond | July 10, 2012 at 10:37 am
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the support
Cheers
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52. algotr | April 25, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Would you consider putting the source on SourceForge to let others implement SHA256 and/or continue the development of this little gem?
53. Raymond | April 25, 2013 at 10:03 pm
Hi alogtr,
Thanks for your suggestion. Maybe I will consider to implement new features when I have free time. Looking forward to hear more feedbacks and suggestions.
Cheers
54. Ifiult | May 13, 2013 at 6:20 am
Thank you! Great practical and free tool! Usability is phenomenal! 4 click I compare two files, fantastic! Please share the source code if possible.. Thanks!
55. Raymond | May 13, 2013 at 9:24 pm
Hi Ifiult,
Thanks for the compliment
This will be a freeware.
Cheers