You can turn this into a "fake app" using Chrome's "Install as app" feature (Menu > More Tools > Create Shortcut > Open as window).
These sites are not legitimate. Here is what you are actually downloading: exe file for whatsapp
Use Windows Defender Offline scan (Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options > Microsoft Defender Offline scan). Alternatively, use second-opinion scanners like Malwarebytes or HitmanPro. You can turn this into a "fake app"
| Component | File Name | Typical Path | Purpose | |-----------|-----------|--------------|---------| | Installer | WhatsAppSetup.exe | User’s Downloads folder | Bootstrapper that downloads and installs the full app | | Main executable | WhatsApp.exe | %LOCALAPPDATA%\WhatsApp\app-<version>\ | The main Electron-based WhatsApp client | | Updater | WhatsAppUpdate.exe | Same as above | Handles automatic updates | | Helper | WhatsAppHelper.exe | Same as above | Background tasks and notifications | More Tools >