Antivirus and antimalware programs are built especially for scanning files against viruses. If a file you intend on downloading is infected with a virus, your antivirus should be able to recognize it. You can also check by right-clicking on the file and studying its properties. If a legitimate company is stated under “Publisher,” then the file is most likely safe. Some online websites, such as VirusTotal we already mentioned today, let you scan files for potential threats. Just click on the “File” section, upload a file from your computer, and you’re good to go.