| Feature | Safe Indicator | Red Flag | |--------|----------------|-----------| | | Official archives (Internet Archive), publisher re-releases (GOG) | Unknown file-hosting sites (Uploaded, Rapidgator, Torrents) | | File size | Matches original disc size (±50MB) | Too small (missing data) or too large (bundled malware) | | Checksums | MD5/SHA256 provided for verification | No hash provided | | Comments/Reviews | Positive from trusted communities (Reddit, VOGONS) | No comments or generic bot praise | | Encryption | No password required | Password-protected archives (often hide malware) |
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