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Werk #11469: Windows agent removes legacy agent on install if this is requested by WATO

Component Checks & agents
Title Windows agent removes legacy agent on install if this is requested by WATO
Date Dec 7, 2020
Level Prominent Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
2.1.0b1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT
2.0.0b2 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT
1.6.0p20 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

Previously, Windows agent tried to remove the legacy agent too early, i.e. before full config file from WATO had been deployed in the target system, thus ignoring the rule "Remove legacy agent".

With this release the error has been fixed.

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