People should also keep in mind that even if you verify the hash, that does not mean that the file is safe. It means you have an accurate copy of the file. If the original file contains malicious code, having an accurate copy of it doesn't mean it's safe to use.

The blogspot links above provide the source code for the program, so in order to ascertain it's safety you would need to review and understand the source code to make sure the program itself is safe, then once you download a file purporting to be a copy of that program you'd need to verify it is a valid copy using the hash.

Someone else was asking if there was way to monitor what the program does, whether it send IPs or other information. You could use a program like Wireshark to monitor your traffic and packets, incoming and outgoing, but again you'd need to know how to use Wireshark and also possess the technical knowledge to understand the information it's giving you. To determine the safety of files you need to rely on your knowledge, common sense, and your antivirus software.

You could also install the program into a virtual machine on your computer, which creates a "fake" version of your computer or a copy version in software to see if the program does anything malicious. Again, this is assuming you know how to install a virtual machine and use it, which isn't that difficult, and how to troubleshoot what a program is doing, which is pretty difficult.

Best thing to do is use your best judgement when installing or running any sort of executable from an unknown source. It might be safe, it might not be. It's a risk you take. Or not.

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I have no idea what you just said. But can you please check the link that OP posted and tell us if its legit?

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