openmultiplayer / openmultiplayer/launcher

Use official DirectX End-User Runtimes instead of dropping d3dx9_25.dll directly into SysWOW64

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TypeScript
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Description

Might help avoid heuristic detections from antivirus vendors.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109

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Research direction

Start by locating the launcher code that places d3dx9_25.dll directly into SysWOW64, then review how the linked official DirectX End-User Runtimes package could fit that flow. Done means the launcher uses the official runtime rather than dropping the DLL directly, while preserving the required client setup.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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