mRemoteNG / mRemoteNG/mRemoteNG
Upgrade to 1.77.1 clears stored default credentials
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Description
Expected Behavior
Upgrade should be transparent and not wipe out stored default credentials.
Current Behavior
Applying MSI installer from 1.77.0 (or 1.76.x) clears stored credentials under Tools > Options > Credentials > The Following
Possible Solution
Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)
- Install mRemoteNG 1.76.x
- Store some credentials under Tools > Options > Credentials > the Following
- Close mRemoteNG
- Upgrade using MSI to 1.77.1 (ie. the current beta)
- Go look under Tools > Options > Credentials - the radio button is now on "none" and the credentials are blank
Context
Upgrade irritation - no more
Your Environment
- Version used: 1.77.1.27654
- Operating System and version (e.g. Windows 10 1709 x64): Win 10 x64, 1909
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. First reproduce the upgrade from 1.76.x or 1.77.0 to 1.77.1 with credentials stored under Tools > Options > Credentials, then trace the installer or upgrade path; done means the selected credential setting and stored credentials remain after the upgrade.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- authentication, desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100