After downloading the archive, extract it offline. Right-click the setup.exe -> Upload to VirusTotal. Legit repacks usually have 1-2 false positives (sometimes cracks trigger heuristics). If you see 15+ detections, delete immediately.
Don’t click the link. Copy the Google Drive share URL into VirusTotal (a free online scanner). If the URL is flagged for phishing or malware, walk away. gta 5 36gb google drive
Locate the installer in the downloaded folder and run it as an Administrator. After downloading the archive, extract it offline
Windows "Sandbox" (Pro version) or a free VM like VirtualBox. Run the installer. Does it try to access the internet during installation? A repacker doesn't need to "phone home." If it does, kill the process. If you see 15+ detections, delete immediately
If you do download from a cloud link, always scan the .exe files with VirusTotal before running them.
Many "free" links bundle hidden crypto-miners or trojans that steal your browser passwords.