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# #2286 fix: Refactor GetModifiedSettingsContent for PS5 compatibility

> The GetModifiedSettingsContent function now explicitly lists property names instead of using wildcards in Select-Object to ensure compatibility with PowerShell 5.

[Pull request](https://github.com/microsoft/AL-Go/pull/2286) · merged into `main` on 2026-07-14 by ChrisBlankDe · 3 files (+20 -1), 1 AL · fix · tier official · reviewed (checked by Opus)

## What changed

- Fixed property handling in GetModifiedSettingsContent function
- Explicitly lists properties instead of wildcard expansion
- Prevents literal '*' property from being added in PowerShell 5
- Improves PowerShell 5 compatibility
- Includes unit tests for the change
- Behaviour changes for users or extensions.

## AL objects touched

- `Actions/CheckForUpdates/CheckForUpdates.HelperFunctions.ps1`: modified, not in the BC? snapshot

## Context

- Systems: platform

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