An important part of data recovery is knowing that the data which is stored is correct. This process is generally easier said than done, after all, how can you tell that data is complete and accurate? As important as this is, this is not something you would think can be easily accomplished without lots of time or some very fancy equipment. Using a MD5 checksum you can do exactly that- verify the integrity of your data.
Checking MD5 is not just for geeks, it’s an important part of verifying data. HDD Saver gives you the scoop on what MD5 is and how to use it. Check out the full article here.