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Question Can checksums be deceiving or compromised? Windows encounters issues when attempting to relocate files.

Question Can checksums be deceiving or compromised? Windows encounters issues when attempting to relocate files.

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avi15
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03-24-2021, 08:32 PM
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I made a website archive with many files, but when I attempted to transfer it to another folder on the same drive, the file transfer stayed stuck on "Calculating" for minutes. The "Items remaining" displayed as 1 throughout. After canceling and rebooting, the folder moved successfully. I created checksum files beforehand and verified them, and no errors appeared. My concern is whether this confirms the files are completely intact or if I should rely on copying the backup from another drive instead.
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avi15
03-24-2021, 08:32 PM #1

I made a website archive with many files, but when I attempted to transfer it to another folder on the same drive, the file transfer stayed stuck on "Calculating" for minutes. The "Items remaining" displayed as 1 throughout. After canceling and rebooting, the folder moved successfully. I created checksum files beforehand and verified them, and no errors appeared. My concern is whether this confirms the files are completely intact or if I should rely on copying the backup from another drive instead.

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Psilocibin
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03-24-2021, 08:53 PM
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1 should avoid using cut and paste for crucial content
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Psilocibin
03-24-2021, 08:53 PM #2

1 should avoid using cut and paste for crucial content