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AI-generatedFile.Replace backup verification strategy for cross‑framework compatibility
The objective is to define a reliable verification workflow for System.IO.File.Replace when a backup is used to restore a file, ensuring byte‑level integrity and preserving metadata across supported .NET versions and file systems. Key constraints include the fact that File.Replace does not provide a built-in hash, creates a backup copy of the destination, an