Always run the downloaded .exe (Windows) or .dmg (macOS) file through a virus scanner before executing it. Use Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, or any reputable antivirus tool. If the installer size looks suspiciously small (for example, under 100 MB while the real installer is over 150 MB), do not run it.
If the output matches the SHA-256 hash, the file is verified authentic.
Always scan any downloaded .exe (Windows) or .dmg (Mac) file using a reputable antivirus or an online scanner like VirusTotal before running the installer. How to Find a Verified Download
If you visit the official SketchUp help page about Make access today, you will see a clear warning:
: 9841792f170d803ae95a2741c44cce38e618660f98a1a3816335e9bf1b45a337 File Size : Approximately 148 MB. Known Limitations
Locate an archive that preserves the original Trimble-signed setup files. The standard filenames for the final 2017 releases are: SketchUpMake-2017-2-2555-90782-en-x64.exe macOS: SketchUpMake-2017-3-116-90851-en.dmg Step 2: Verify the SHA-256 Hash