Entity Framework Extensions MD5 Exception

NOTE: Since 2020, the default encryption is FIPS-compliant by default. So, this error only happens with old license keys.

Problem

You execute a method from the Entity Framework Extensions library, and the following error is thrown:

This implementation is not part of the Windows Platform FIPS validated cryptographic algorithms.

Cause

The default algorithm to validate the license key and name is not supported with FIPS enabled.

Solution

Ask for a compatible key

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Disable FIPS

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