Use robust antivirus software. It is not uncommon for antivirus software to flag modified files (like cracks) as "False Positives," but it is vital to ensure no malicious code is attached [3].
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: Before executing any downloaded .exe or .msi setup file, upload it to VirusTotal to analyze it against dozens of different antivirus engines simultaneously. Use robust antivirus software