How do I open zip files on MacBook Pro?

I've been trying to open .zip files, but when I do, I get a .exe file instead, and I can't open that either, when I do I get a text file with a bunch of random symbols and letters.

.zip is a compressed file of the original, in this case a .exe file which only runs on Windows machines.
Opening it in text edit just allows you to see the code of the program.
So basically throw it away, it's worthless on your Mac.

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