It is used as a "checksum" to verify that the downloaded installer hasn't been corrupted or tampered with before it runs on a user's computer.
A small "stub" installer that connects to Microsoft servers to download and install only the necessary DirectX updates for a specific system. It is used as a "checksum" to verify
You will frequently see this hash in automated scripts (like PowerShell or batch files) and software repositories (such as GitHub) where developers automate the installation of game dependencies. Why You Might See This Hash It is used as a "checksum" to verify
BugTrap/install-dependencies. ps1 at master · bchavez/BugTrap · GitHub. It is used as a "checksum" to verify