Advanced Checksum Utility

Advanced Checksum Utility is super handy for checking the hashes of your files without any fuss. You don’t even have to install it! Just keep in mind that you’ll need .NET Framework 4.0 or later on your computer to run it smoothly.

Easy File Hashing

This software really makes things easy with its drag-and-drop support. Once you open it up, you'll see how well it works with Windows Shell too! This means you can hash files right from where they are, without needing to open the app each time.

Multiple Hashing Algorithms

A standout feature of Advanced Checksum Utility is its support for various hashing algorithms like MD5, SHA1, SHA-256, CRC32, SHA-384, SHA-512, and RIPMED-160. That’s a lot of options!

Customizable Interface

The interface may look simple at first glance, but there’s a good amount of customization available. You can view your files in different ways, pick between two GUI themes, turn gridlines on or off, and even choose how to display your hashes—either in upper or lower case!

Generating and Verifying Checksums

Another cool thing is that this tool can create checksum files in formats like .sfv, .md5, and .sha1. Plus, it can also check those checksums directly from those files! Also worth mentioning: it can hash entire texts or wordlists too.

The Bottom Line

In short, Advanced Checksum Utility does exactly what its name says. With a bunch of hash algorithms to choose from and a customizable user interface along with features like taskbar integration and checksum file management—it's pretty impressive! Sure, there might be a few minor issues here and there but nothing major enough to ruin the experience.

If you're ready to give it a try for yourself, make sure to download Advanced Checksum Utility.