keybase / keybase/client

"There was an error provisioning" on Windows 10

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Description

Got this after logging in the first time (and installing GPG - #3602). Looks to be a permissions issue but I can't figure out why:

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Research direction

The report concerns first-login provisioning on Windows 10 after installing GPG and shows a permissions error, but names no file or test. Start by reproducing that setup and inspecting the provisioning and Windows permission logs. Done means identifying the cause and confirming that first-login provisioning succeeds.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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