Use 7-Zip to "Open Archive" rather than "Extract." This allows you to see the file extensions inside without running anything. Safe: .jpg , .mp3 , .wav , .png High Risk: .exe , .scr , .vbs , .js
If this is a mod or asset pack you found on a reputable community forum (like Nexus Mods or a specific Discord), look for the or README file inside for instructions. If you found it randomly on the web, the risk of it being a "trojan horse" is high. JingleBalls.7z
It is common for gaming communities (like those for The Sims , Minecraft , or Skyrim ) to bundle seasonal assets into archives with names like this. Use 7-Zip to "Open Archive" rather than "Extract