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This is an alpha-numeric code which in generated based on the data which has been processed. Any specific Checksum code can only be generated from one specific file or program.

The purpose of a checksum code is the allow you to make sure that a file has not been tampered with or corrupted. These codes are especially used for downloadable programs. A checksum code is sometimes provided, so when the used downloads the program, they can verify that it has not been infected or tampered with, but that they do have the original, unedited version.

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