Do not include version # in windows software display name
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- C
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Description
Describe the bug
On windows, the software is installed with a DisplayName like OpenVPN 2.6.16-I001 amd64. This makes reports in inventory programs like Lanseeper difficult because each version shows up as a separate product.
Version information (please complete the following information):
- OS: Windows
- OpenVPN version: 2.6.16-I001
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the Windows installer code that sets the software's DisplayName, then reproduce the current value OpenVPN 2.6.16-I001 amd64. Update the behavior so reports identify OpenVPN without the version, and verify the installed display name on Windows.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 63/100