


Apart from the MD5 hash, the tool may also calculate the SHA1 counterpart.

Change app settingsĪs far as configuration goes, the program also lets you modify the default search engine and give it a name, specify a comment signature for VirusTotal, as well as save all logs to a user-defined location in plain text, CSV, Original JSON, or Unpacked JSON format. Provided that an API key is defined in the settings window to access the VirusTotal database, VT Hash Check identifies the item's checksum and rapidly runs a virus scan, displaying results after a short amount of time. From this point on, VT Hash Check becomes available in the context menu of any file type. The setup procedure does not take a long time to finish, nor require special attention from the user. VT Hash Check is a simple-to-use Windows application that helps you compare the checksum of any file to the database, in order to find out whether the item has been marked positive for viruses or not.
