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= Simple file verification
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Simple file verification is a process used to ensure that a file has not been altered, corrupted, or tampered with since it was created or last verified. This is often done by checking the file against a known, trusted version or by using checksums and hashes. Here are some common methods of simple file verification: 1. **Checksum Verification**: A checksum is a value derived from the contents of a file.