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Werk #16834: Windows agent internal users are permanent now

Component Checks & agents
Title Windows agent internal users are permanent now
Date May 7, 2024
Level Trivial Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
2.4.0b1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate, Checkmk Cloud, Checkmk Ultimate MT
2.3.0p2 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate, Checkmk Ultimate MT

Previously, the Windows agent service deleted internal users created to execute plugins in group mode. As a result, the permission list for certain files may look strange over time, filled with UUIDs of non-existent users.

With this release, the problem has been resolved. The agent will create or reuse an existing user and will not delete it

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