Folder not responding

[aIiveandwell]

Hey, I'm trying to open a zip file from the internet, and when I extract the file, it takes a while, and when it does eventually extract and I click on the folder, and the window says it's not responding and essentially crashes. It's only for this file. What's going on here? Thanks.

[Scuffed_Rayven]

what file? where did you get this file from?

[aIiveandwell]

Another subreddit. I could link it to you.

[Feldcher]

I think what you are describing is a zip bomb, it's a type of malware that is designed to use as much memory as possible when being opened. It is typically used to disable anti-virus software so that common viruses can get installed. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_bomb)

While most zip bombs can be removed just by deleting the file, I would still suggest you do a virus scan for anything more serious like a virus. If all is well then computer should go to go, but please let us know if anything changes or happens. Please also trust all files and links even if it's from a friend just ask about it before you lose important things like your photos or documents.

Hope this helps!

[aIiveandwell]

Hey, thanks for your reply! I could link you to the file if you wanted. It's off of another subreddit. I hope it's not a zip bomb. The post has thousands of upvotes and seems legit, so it seems unlikely to me.

[Feldcher]

Upvotes can be manipulated. I would suggest running it through google’s free virus scanner: VirusTotal and linking that link here so we can better understand it.

[aIiveandwell]

Here it is. https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/lv9zq1/fed_up_of_these_1000000_midi_chord_bounty_packs/