The ChkTrust utility checks the validity of an Authenticode™-signed file. If the hashes agree, ChkTrust verifies the signing certificate.
ChkTrust [options] signedFile
Argument | Description |
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signedFile | Named of the signed filed containing the signature to be verified. |
Option | Description |
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-q | ChkTrust will not display user interface. |
-v | Verbose mode. Displays detailed information about the validity of a signed file. The default is to display brief information. |
The following command demonstrates the use of ChkTrust with Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.
ChkTrust MyProgram.exe
A successful response from the above command would be:
MyProgram.exe: Succeeded
This result indicates that the file checked has a valid digital signature.