Overview of How to Check If a Download Is Safe

Unsafe downloads can carry malware. A few quick checks reduce the risk a lot.

Use the official source

Download from the developer's own website or a trusted store, not from a random mirror.

Check the file details

Look at the file name, size and publisher. Be careful with double extensions such as .pdf.exe.

Scan the file

Scan it with your antivirus or upload it to an online scanner before opening it.

Verify the checksum

If the site provides a checksum, compare it with your file to confirm it has not been changed.

Final thoughts

Follow these steps and always use official sources. If something does not work, restart the device and try again.