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

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks 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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[-] iloveDigit@piefed.social 0 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If you're using Windows and there's critical stuff on your system, you should be worried about security because of Windows itself, regardless of fitgirl repacks.

I can't answer for sure, but admin privileges could have something to do with:

Maybe overriding DRM functionality
Maybe overriding limitations on what system resources can be accessed/controlled without the right developer's signature (so the game can go fullscreen, change resolution settings, etc)
Maybe stealing your data or reporting you for piracy, especially if the authorities or AI malware or something had recently compromised the "fitgirl repacks" identity before the repack was released - can reduce risk by setting a minimum time e.g. 2 years before you'll use a torrent, or only installing on air-gapped systems or something