Alexandre Takacs
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Get correct checksum for VLSC downloaded ISO
I guess should be a pretty basic task but I can't figure out how I should go about obtaining a checksum (preferably SHA1) for Microsoft VLSC iso media. My question is not about computing it but finding out what it should be in the first place.
In my specific case I am looking for Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit English 64 bit (2976 Mb iso) but the question is generic.
Thanks for you help
In my specific case I am looking for Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit English 64 bit (2976 Mb iso) but the question is generic.
Thanks for you help
I suspect there's no table or database with this information. If you don't trust your download, download the file again from the official source (MS VLSC). I have a feeling that's MS's own motto too. Maybe use the Download Manager download option also, instead of the normal browser download.
1) To calculate checksums on files you have:
I prefer HashCheck... Freeware... Get it here:
http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/
2) To verify against MS originals, logon to your MS account (where you downloaded the original)... They always post the original checksums for verification purposes...
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx
3) You can also ask in the MS support forum:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home
You'll find the checksums on this Technet-Site under the Option "Operating-Systems->Window s 7". Under the option "Details" you'll find the checksum.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx
I prefer HashCheck... Freeware... Get it here:
http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/
2) To verify against MS originals, logon to your MS account (where you downloaded the original)... They always post the original checksums for verification purposes...
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx
3) You can also ask in the MS support forum:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home
You'll find the checksums on this Technet-Site under the Option "Operating-Systems->Window
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx
ASKER
As a sample, the following is copied from the MS Technet site:
All other iso's are similarly listed there!
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This media refresh includes the installation hotfix described in KB Article 2534111. No other changes have been made to the product.
File Name: en_windows_7_enterprise_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_677651.iso (3035MB)
Languages: English
SHA1: A491F985DCCFB5863F31B728DDDBEDB2FF4DF8D1
File Name: en_windows_7_enterprise_x64_dvd_x15-70749.iso (2977MB)
Languages: English
SHA1: A89DCE706D527206CB464EF86ACD3A3D13A332DB
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All other iso's are similarly listed there!
ASKER
Well there is the security consideration (and in this day and age it seems that paranoia is well warranted) but I sometimes get corrupted downloads - just got a bogus Server 2012R2 iso a few days ago...
ASKER
Are you guys 100% definite that TechNet and VLSC are the same media ? In all cases ?
Did you click on the "description" link for the download?
That is where that info is available!
That is where that info is available!
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Well if I click said link for Windows 7 I get:
No checksum...
Version7
Release Date8/6/2009
Product DescriptionWindows 7 Enterprise will help make users productive anywhere, enhance security and control, and streamline PC management.
System RequirementsNone Provided.
No checksum...
Technet and VLSC are NOT the same. That's why I asked you to use the Download Manager instead of browswer download when downloading the ISO.
ASKER
> ... which will verify the download automatically upon completion!
Will give it a try but still doesn't give me a checksum to match against... ?!
The download manager will verify it, sadly you don't have the checsum indeed, except to generate it yourself if you trust the download manager has verified it correctly (which makes the point moot, chicken/egg).
ASKER
Thanks - will make sure to use the download manager but I'm really surprised that MS does not give you the option to check your iso against a published checksum...
Not to mention that I can't either check the DM validity (although it is signed, already a good start).
Not to mention that I can't either check the DM validity (although it is signed, already a good start).
ASKER
Well that closest response to a real solution... Not exactly what I was looking for but the best we can do