How to Verify a SHA-256 Checksum on Windows

Use these steps before running any Dietrich AI Labs executable from an official release artifact.

Why checksum verification matters

Checksums confirm the file bytes match the published release package. They help you detect download corruption and check against accidental tampering.

Step-by-step

1. Open PowerShell in the folder containing the downloaded file.
2. Run: Get-FileHash .\\filename.zip -Algorithm SHA256
3. Copy the Hash value returned by PowerShell.
4. Compare it to the published checksum from the matching Dietrich AI Labs release page.

When hashes do not match

Do not run the file. Re-download from official download center and compare again. If it still differs, contact support.