Be wary of files that appear to be documents but end in executable extensions like .exe , .msi , .bat , or .scr . Finding the Download

Always run an antivirus scan on any file downloaded from a file-sharing site before opening it. Tools like Virustotal allow you to upload a file or URL to be scanned by dozens of different security engines simultaneously.

If available, compare the file's MD5 or SHA-256 hash provided by the source against the file you downloaded to ensure it hasn't been tampered with.

Downloading files from third-party hosting sites like MediaFire requires caution, as the platform does not manually vet every individual upload for safety.

Look in the primary Downloads folder within your user directory.