diff --git a/res/manifest.xml b/res/manifest.xml
index 36996eaa..b315924c 100644
--- a/res/manifest.xml
+++ b/res/manifest.xml
@@ -49,4 +49,7 @@
     </application> 
   </compatibility>
 
+  <!-- prevent DLL hijacking -->
+  <file name="DWrite.dll" loadFrom="%SystemRoot%\system32\" />
+
 </assembly>
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