Entity Framework Extensions MD5 Exception

NOTE: Since 2020, the default generation is FIPS by default. So, this error only happens with old license key.

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 & name is not supported with FIPS enabled.

Solution

Ask for a compatible key

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Disable FIPS

Article: Disable FIPS


Last updated: 2023-11-21
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