Add VC++ to the Windows installer #1248
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Uses `BUILD_RESOURCES_DIR` env var to read the exe and include in NSIS installer bundle. Filename: vc_redist.x64.exe
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Overview
Bundle Visual C++ Redistributable with Windows installer to ensure runtime dependencies are met.
User Impact
Removes the requirement for users to manually download and install VC++ redistributable.
Key Changes
Implementation
afterPack.cjs: Downloads redistributable from Microsoft during buildinstaller.nsh: Checks for and installs VC++ during installation with proper UAC handling