How to Verify MD5 for a Downloaded File

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To make sure the file you downloaded from our website matches what was originally uploaded, we use an MD5 signature (or "fingerprint"). This helps verify that the file is complete and correct. You can use built-in tools in Windows to check this.
Using Powershell:
  1. Press the WINDOWS key and the R key at the same time to open a Run/Command dialog box.
  2. Type POWERSHELL and press Enter. This will open Powershell.
  3. Enter the following command at the prompt, replacing the file path and file name appropriately:

    get-filehash -Algorithm MD5 "C:\Users\ME\Downloads\BLS2025INSTALLER.EXE"

  4. Powershell will show a "Hash" code, like 89E9D6289E409C4F3C5BE2149F0EDEBF.
  5. Compare this code to the MD5 hash provided on the CDE Software website. If it matches, the file is complete. If not, there may have been an error during the download.
Using Command Prompt (CMD):
  1. Press the WINDOWS key and the R key at the same time to open a Run/Command dialog box.
  2. Type CMD and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
  3. Navigate to the folder where the downloaded file is located. For example:

    cd Downloads
    Replace Downloads with the correct folder name if needed.
  4. Enter the following command, replacing the file name with the appropriate one:

    certutil -hashfile BLS2025INSTALLER.EXE MD5

  5. The command prompt will show a "Hash" code, like 89E9D6289E409C4F3C5BE2149F0EDEBF.
  6. Compare this code to the MD5 hash provided on the CDE Software website. If it matches, the file is correct. If it doesn’t, try downloading the file again.
This process will help ensure your download is the same as the file we uploaded.
Article ID: 1425, , Modified: 10/2/2024 at 3:25 PM

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