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certutil hashfile — Run with timestamp

Print the current date and time before running the command. Base task: Calculate a file hash.

Copy-ready commandcertutil hashfile — Run with timestamp
echo %DATE% %TIME% & certutil -hashfile installer.exe SHA256

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Run with timestamp

Print the current date and time before running the command.

echo %DATE% %TIME% & certutil -hashfile installer.exe SHA256

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.