ExactFile is a program that can be used to create a checksum for each file that you want, to assure that it has not been altered or damaged. The application is able to create a checksum based on several hash routines, so if you are planning to distribute a CD and want to offer a convenient way to check the integrity of the files, this application can help you a lot.
With this program you can select a file, or a folder, and it will create a report containing the checksums. The process of creating this report is pretty fast because the application uses multi-thread technology, that is, multiple file checksums can be calculated using the extra cores of your CPU.
Another good feature of this program, is that it supports Unicode file names. That is, if a file contains Unicode characters, the application will record their names and paths in a proper way, and it won't fail in the process.
Finally, the application will let you not only create digest files, but also read them, even if they have been created by other programs. Definitely, if you are planning to copy or distribute important files, and want to verify their integrity, this application will be very useful.
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