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Navigate to `Downloads` directory. Select `hashes` file, click `Open`.
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Kleopatra will inform you if the files signature is valid.
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If the signature is **VALID** you will see this:
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If the signature is **INVALID** you will see this:
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If you receive a **VALID** signature, click `Discard` and move on.
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If you receive an **INVALID** signature, **DO NOT CONTINUE.** Instead delete the file `hashes` from the `Downloads` directory and go back to [section 3.1](#31-download-hash-file).
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## 4. Binary File Verification
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This section will cover downloading the Monero binary and verifying its authenticity.
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### 4.1. Download Binary
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In a web browser, go to the [getmonero.org downloads page]({{ site.baseurl_root }}/downloads/#windows). Select the correct binary for your system.
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Leave `Save File` selected, click `OK`.
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### 4.2. Verify Binary
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In a file manager, navigate to `Downloads` directory. Open the file `hashes` with a word processor.
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