If the archive contains a file named "prepare" (like prepare.bat or setup.exe ), it is often designed to disable Windows Defender or create an exclusion folder so the actual virus can run without being detected.

These archives are usually hosted on free file-sharing sites or Discord and are often password-protected to prevent automated antivirus scanners from checking the contents. 🛡️ Recommended Steps:

If you still have the file, upload it to VirusTotal to see if multiple antivirus engines flag it as malicious.