nmap / nmap/npcap

Increase stack reservation size of NPFInstall.exe

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enhancement
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Description

According to @akontsevoy in nmap/nmap#1910, NPFInstall.exe should increase its stack reservation size. We should investigate this and make any necessary changes.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the NPFInstall.exe implementation and the referenced nmap/nmap#1910 discussion to determine why its stack reservation size should change. Identify the relevant build or executable configuration, then verify that the resulting installer executable has the required reservation and that existing installation behavior remains intact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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