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You can't tell whether two files are identical just by looking at them, but your computer can figure it out by reducing the contents of each file to a single number and comparing the two. To do this it uses a set of calculations known as a hashing algorithm. The free and incredibly simple DigestIT uses the MD5 and SHA-1 algorithms. Just select one or more files and right-click them; DigestIT's context menu lets you instantly choose a hashing algorithm or verify files against a hash. Generated hashes can be saved to the clipboard or a file. In our tests, DigestIT processed a 2GB file without trouble. It's a handy little tool for software developers and cryptography buffs.
Publisher's Description
From Colony West Software Company:
digestIT 2004 allows you to easily calculate or verify an MD5 or SHA-1 hash by right-clicking on the file in Explorer. Copy the results to the clipboard or save them to a file. Can calculate the MD5 or SHA-1 for multiple files, but will not re-curse into folders. Can verify only one file at a time.
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"Well Designed Software"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
Simple to install and use.
Cons
None I've run into, and I've been using it for at least 4 years.
Summary
This piece of software is a great example of KISS. It does one thing and does it really well. The fact it hasn't needed an update since 2005 is a testament to the care in which it was originally designed. Kudos to the creators!
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"Works on 64-bit!"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
1) 64-bit Version available on Vendor's site.
2) Simple and effective.
3) Driven by context-menu.Cons
1) Download.com's version is x86, not 64-bit.
2) Hash window feels too small.Summary
I've used HashOnClick for years, but it broke my heart when I installed it on my 64-bit machine and found it didn't work. Then I head that digestIT supports 64-bit. I installed it, but that didn't work either. Then I realized that download.com's version was x86 (stupid me). Found x64 on the vendor site, love it.
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"didn't work on my w2k setup with an 8gb file"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
installer had nice graphics but...
Cons
program said file size was -1 bytes... hmmm... not ready for y2k? please update guys... thanks for the program -- hope it can work with large files soon
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"Incredibly Simple!"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
Install took seconds; and the fact that it's built into Explorer makes it incredibly easy.
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"Does exactly what you need"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
Create or compare MD5 or SHA-1 with a right-click of the mouse.
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"it works well"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
it's simple
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"Easy to use; can copy or save the result; versatile"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
Simply right-click on the file, and away one goes. Choose the option one requires. And inspect, copy, or save the result.
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"Every nice... efficient and easy"
Version: DigestIT 2004 3.0.2004
Pros
can quickly get md5 or verify by right clicking on any file
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