Q: What is SHA256?

A: SHA256 allows you to check the integrity of a file or document. It means that you can ensure that the file was 1) not corrupted in transit and 2) not intercepted and modified in transit.

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Q: How do I check the SHA256?

A: You will need to run from Command Prompt in Windows a command similar to the below:

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certutil -hashfile manual.pdf SHA256

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Alternatively, you can download an app from the Microsoft Store to check a hash. One such program which is userfriendly is "Hash Checker".