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wsusscn2.cab file download verification
Hi samlo1775,
it seems that Microsoft has removed the expected checksum from the website. I am not sure why they have done this, but it is possible that it is because the checksum is no longer necessary.
In the past, the expected checksum was used to verify the integrity of the Windows Update Offline Scan file. However, Microsoft has changed the way that the file is downloaded and installed, so the checksum is no longer necessary.
If you are concerned about the integrity of the Windows Update Offline Scan file, you can verify the file's signature using the following command:
Get-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath <file path>
This command will return a list of all the signatures that are applied to the file, along with their validity status.Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
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Kindest regards,
Leon Pavesic
Thanks for the fast reply. Unfortunately, I can't find the expected checksum on the website you provided:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/a-new-version-of-the-windows-update-offline-scan-file-wsusscn2-cab-is-available-for-advanced-users-fe433f4d-44f4-28e3-88c5-5b22329c0a08
Could you point out where the expected checksum is exactly?
Thanks
Hi samlo1775,
it seems that Microsoft has removed the expected checksum from the website. I am not sure why they have done this, but it is possible that it is because the checksum is no longer necessary.
In the past, the expected checksum was used to verify the integrity of the Windows Update Offline Scan file. However, Microsoft has changed the way that the file is downloaded and installed, so the checksum is no longer necessary.
If you are concerned about the integrity of the Windows Update Offline Scan file, you can verify the file's signature using the following command:
Get-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath <file path>
This command will return a list of all the signatures that are applied to the file, along with their validity status.
Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
This will help others to find the correct solution easily. It also closes the item.
If the post was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Like.
Kindest regards,
Leon Pavesic