The algorithm that Esri uses to provide checksum values is MD5. Files may be changed during download, transmission, or storage. For example, if there is an issue with network connectivity at the time of download, the file may not download correctly. Issues with hard drive storage could also lead to file alteration. How to calculate the CheckSum of a file Windows. Technical Support.
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BTW - this is on a linux debian machine. Replace this drive immediately! Browsing thru the questions this morning and coming upon this gave me a chuckle. The title reads something like "Smoke is pouring out of the windows of my house.
Do you think I should do something? I'm sick, I guess. Yes, it's a crappy machine. I think it was stored outside for a while too. I can see rust on it. Infact - I'm always a little scared to touch it incase I get an electric shock. Show 1 more comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. You should still replace the drive ASAP. This site is also very nice because you can verify a checksum in addition to just calculating one.
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