Final answer:
To generate MD5 hash values for files on the C: drive and export them to a file, one must open a command prompt as administrator, navigate to the Hashing folder, and use the specified hashing tool with appropriate commands to direct the output to MD5-Whitelist.txt.
Step-by-step explanation:
To open a command prompt as an administrator, you can search for 'cmd' in the start menu, then right-click on the Command Prompt and select 'Run as administrator'. Once the command prompt is open, navigate to the Hashing folder on the desktop using the cd command, for example cd Desktop\Hashing.
Assuming there is a tool in the Hashing folder that generates MD5 hash values for files, you would need to use a specific command provided by that tool to hash all files on the C: drive. This is a hypothetical scenario because, in practice, generating MD5 hashes for all files on the C: drive is a very intensive task and unlikely to be a feasible operation for a typical utility. However, tools like certutil (built into Windows) can be used for individual files, and third-party tools may offer batching capabilities.
To save the hashes to a file named MD5-Whitelist.txt, you would typically redirect the output of the hashing command to that file using the '>' symbol, for example toolname > MD5-Whitelist.txt. Again, the actual command would depend on the specific hashing tool you are using. Ensure you have adequate permissions and understand the implications of running such a command, as it could affect system performance and security.