If you want to check and check Windows 10 ISO file hash using PowerShell, you need to follow this tutorial. A simple PowerShell command can display the file hash of a Windows 10 ISO image or any file that may have on your computer. Here we will show you the process for checking the file hash regularly or by defining a specific algorithm.
The file hash is a unique element that says a lot about a file and also performs a background check. You can frequently check the hash of the file and match it with the previous one to find out if the data has been tampered with, changed or modified, altered, or anything else by someone. It also helps you find and delete duplicate files. Before starting this tutorial, make sure you always have the Windows 10 ISO. Otherwise, you can follow our detailed guide to download the latest Windows 10 ISO from the official website.
How to Check Windows 10 ISO File Hash
To verify the Windows 10 ISO file hash using PowerShell, follow these steps:
- hurry Win + X button together.
- To select Windows PowerShell from the list.
- Enter CD to select the file directory.
- Type get-filehash with the path of the file.
- Find the hash on your screen with the algorithm.
You must open Windows PowerShell on your computer. To do this, you can use the search box on the taskbar. You can also press Win + X together and select Windows PowerShell from here. After that, you need to enter the following command to select the file directory where you put the Windows 10 ISO.
cd [directory]
By default, PowerShell opens in C: Users
cd Desktop
Likewise, you must enter CD Downloads if your file is in the Downloads folder. After that enter a command like this-
get-filehash .[file-name]
For example, if the Windows 10 ISO image name is mywindows10.iso, you need to enter the command like this-
get-filehash .mywindows10.iso
After hitting the Enter button it should show three things –
- Algorithm,
- Hash and
- Path.
It supports SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MD5, MACTripleDES and RIPEMD160.
Therefore, if you want to modify the algorithm and check this specific hash, you need to enter a command like this:
get-filehash .mywindows10.iso -algorithm sha384
Now, therefore, you can see SHA384 under the Algorithm column next to the hash and the full path.
I hope this simple tutorial will help you.
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