Pros
Small footprint, simple interface, just plain works
Cons
Have to use the sneaky CNET Downloader to get it. I don't want blaotware on my computer or browser, Thank You
Pros
checks md5
Cons
Only md5 check
Pros
If you use the Direct download link you get just the software. This little program works great. Download, unzip and execute. Just that simple. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews. Use the Direct download link NOT the CNET link.
Cons
NONE if you use the Direct download link.
Wish they had a Mac version that was this simple.
Summary
Love this program and have it installed on all my Windows computers.
Pros
Easily found; the first result when I searched for "MD5 checker"
Cons
That Pro means nothing, as when I browsed for the ZIP file I wanted to check, it didn't see it.
Now that I think of it, the installer was probably the reason Chrome crashed, accompanied by three problems: a malware extension "We-Care Reminder" which does not allow the user do disable or remove it was added to Chrome, as well as a less malicious extension which changed the default search engine. The third problem was that when Chrome crashed, I lost the page that was showing the MD5 code, so when I reloaded it, I don't know if it was the same one.
Summary
Stay away from this!
CNET, PLEASE remove this malware spreader!
Pros
Did what it said it could.
Cons
Installs Two Other (malware) Applications. Installed Iminent & Getsavin. The latter is considered malware.
Summary
Avoid this application
Pros
Seems like a good program after uninstalling the bloatware. Hope I found it all!!!
Cons
Bloatware in the installer. Check your Browser Add-ins if you use it even if you tell it not to install anything.
Summary
Updated on Nov 2, 2012
I expected better from CNET. My opinion of them just took a nosedive.
Pros
It is free! It also works on occasion.
Cons
The program crashes and freezes
Summary
I'm running XP and wanted to check a few downloads for authenticity. I downloaded this, and ran it, and followed the directions. They should tell you to not run the MD5 checker against the app unless you make a copy of it, run the copy, and check the md5.exe... Otherwise, the program crashes because the file is open.
However, the author says it can check files over 2GB. I had no luck. I've got a 4.5GB file, and about a third of the way through checking it the progress bar stopped. 5 minutes later I ended the task.
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Reply by WilliamLeng on October 13, 2012
Try HashCopy? It can be downloaded from www.jdxsoftware.org.
Pros
Never really found out.
Cons
I gave up on my attempt to install the MD5 checker because the only download I could find was Cnet's own Download Manager. That's the last thing I want - ANOTHER HELPFUL DOWNLOADER!
Summary
So I gave up downloading/installing; I may never visit Cnet again.
In fact, I doubt that I will.
Pros
Works consistently, and is easy to use.
Cons
I do not have any cons
Pros
don't have to install.
Cons
I found none.
Summary
I recommend this utility.
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