If you have backups or move data frequently from one place to another you should consider a checksum utility to ensure the integrity of your files. HashCheck is a free, open source, lightweight, and windows integrated utility making it the logical choice.
Think of a checksum as the fingerprint of a file that can be used to ensure the genuineness of the same. If the checksum changes or mismatches then the file may be suspected of tampering, corruption, or unannounced changes.
hashcheck, windows — Feb 3, 2010