Nowadays, we always download some large files such as Linux CD.
Usually, many download sites provide MD5, SHA1 and CRC-32
hashes for user to verify the integrity and authenticity of files.

The HashTab is a tool to hlep you check these hashes on any file
in a simple way.
It adds a tab called "File Hashes" to the Windows Explorer file properties.
Therefore, you can verify the file hash by right click on your file then
choose Proporties.


HashTab can be obtained here.
http://www.beeblebrox.org/hashtab/index.php

P.S. HashTab is an open source software. Source code is available upon request.

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