Why do firgirl repacks require admin to run? (piefed.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by NovaTheFluf@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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So, I've noticed this more as I've gotten deeper into piracy, but why do all the various programs installed through a fitgirl repack require administrator, even if they're installed for the user?
I may be dumb but it just always makes me a bit worried.

Edit: I do not mean the installation process, I'm talking about running the process once installed.

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[-] HelloRoot@lemy.lol 45 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Games often write to Program Files, system-wide redistributables, or shared folders. VC++ runtimes, DirectX, .NET, PhysX installers all require admin.

Repack scripts are usually written to “just work” everywhere, so they have the stuff mentioned above built in. Or maybe fitgirl is just lazy and asks for admin even if it is not strictly needed.

There is definitely a risk of malware etc. when pirating, so you are not dumb to be wary.

Ideally you'd install the game in a VM first and run some virus/malware check on the whole VM afterwards.