mRemoteNG / mRemoteNG/mRemoteNG

New install -launching prompts for password

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Description

I downloaded mRemoteNG, tried to launch it but I am prompted for a password in a dialog box. Is there a default password?

When I click "Cancel" on the Password dialog box the error below comes up.

Expected Behavior

Current Behavior

An error pops up saying this:

"The startup connection file could not be loaded.
C:Users"me"\AppData\Roaming\mRemoteNG\confCons.xml

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

In order to prevent data loss, mRemoteNG will now exit."

Possible Solution

Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)

Context

Your Environment

  • Version used: My version is 1.77.1.27654
  • Operating System and version (e.g. Windows 10 1709 x64): WIN 10 Enterprise ver 20H2 Window feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the launch on Windows 10 with version 1.77.1.27654 and inspect the startup connection file at AppData\Roaming\mRemoteNG\confCons.xml alongside the password dialog. Done means a fresh installation launches without an unexpected password prompt or the null-reference startup error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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