nmap / nmap/npcap

Installer looks blurry

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Description

Describe the bug
The text in the installer looks blurry if you have display scaling enabled.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Go to Windows display settings.
  2. Set scaling to 150%.
  3. Run the Npcap installer.

Expected behavior
The text should be crisp.

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Diagnostic information

  • Windows version from winver: Windows 11 Version 25H2, OS Build 26200.8655

Additional context
Since you're using NSIS for the installer, the ManifestDPIAware setting should help fix this.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the NSIS configuration used to build the Npcap installer and read the ManifestDPIAware setting documentation linked in the issue. Test the installer with Windows display scaling at 150%; the work is done when its text renders crisply.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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