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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.

Open in Claude2286.mdPull request #2286

Pull request · 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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