If you did not explicitly download this file from a trusted source, do the following: I downloaded a .rar file with virus. What should do I do ?
A .rar file is a compressed archive format. While the format itself is legitimate, unknown or randomly named RAR files are frequently used to distribute or viruses for the following reasons: NUZcP rar
: In rare cases, opening an archive with an outdated version of extraction software (like an old version of WinRAR) can trigger a security vulnerability that executes code without you even running a file. Safety Recommendations If you did not explicitly download this file