Small files (KB) are usually documents or scripts; large files (MB/GB) are often installers or media.
Before opening, run it through VirusTotal to check it against multiple antivirus engines.
Use a tool like 7-Zip to "Open Archive" rather than "Extract." This allows you to see the file names inside without actually executing anything.
If you see files like .inf , .sys , or .exe , it’s definitely a software component.
Knowing the context can help narrow down exactly what it belongs to.
Look at where the file was saved. If it's in a temp folder (e.g., AppData/Local/Temp ), it may have been left behind by a software installer. How to Investigate Further