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ROM packs downloaded from shady "ROM sites" or random torrents can sometimes be bundled with executable viruses or malware. Since ROMs themselves are just data and cannot carry viruses, the danger usually lies in:

Downloading a full pack ensures you aren't missing dependencies. MAME is notoriously finicky. If you download a single game individually, you might find it doesn't work because you are missing a "BIOS" file (common code needed for specific hardware, like Neo-Geo or Sega boards). A full pack usually includes all BIOS files and necessary "parent" ROMs, ensuring games boot correctly. mame arcade roms pack

Scraping the internet for individual ROM files can be a nightmare of broken links, deceptive ads, and malware. A single torrent or archive of a full pack is a "download and forget" solution that sets up your library in one go. ROM packs downloaded from shady "ROM sites" or