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How to Get the SHA256 Hash of Any File Using certutil.exe
The built-in certutil.exe tool, located at C:\Windows\System32\certutil.exe, is a part of the Windows operating system and can be used to generate SHA256 hashes for files.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Open Command Prompt:

-Type "cmd" into the search bar and hit Enter.

-Type cmd into the search bar and hit Enter.

2. Run the CertUtil Command:

-Enter the following command in the Command Prompt: certutil.exe -hashfile <full file path> sha256

-Replace <full file path> with the full path of the file you want to hash.

3. Check the SHA256SUMS:

-Compare the SHA256SUMS here

Example

If your file is named target.tar and is located at D:\, the command would be: certutil.exe -hashfile d:\target.tar sha256

Sample Output

When the command is executed, you’ll see the following output:

SHA256 hash of target.tar: 5b887a5271be33ecfdd32d7137eb6c89171420d6befb45e4f2c1dc8fe465620d

CertUtil: -hashfile Command completed successfully

Notes:

-Make sure to replace with the actual location of your file.

-The command works on any file, regardless of type or size.