I need a file compare utility, preferrably freeware, in order to check the data CDs I burn for corrupted data. Can anyone recommend a good one?
CiTay
Mar 20 2003, 11:39
Well, you could use a checksum generator, such as Easy MD5 Generator or QuickSVF. Create a checksum, save it with the files on CD, and check at any time if the files still have the correct checksum. For CRC checking of single files, use CRC32.
Jan S.
Mar 20 2003, 14:47
If you want to compare two files (though I think the checksum idea is a lot easier) you can use
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comp file1 file2
or
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fc /b file1 file2
from the dos-prompt.
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