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How the Windows Plug-In Works

The coexistence utility runs the Windows plug-in to scan the computer for Windows services and registry keys at the end of a CA ControlMinder installation and whenever the utility runs, as follows:

1. Extracts the directory path of the executable of the service "WinMgmt" (ServicePath)
2. Creates the following SPECIALPGM resource of type REGISTRY:

   ServicePath
   

   This is the default action as defined in the response file.

3. Creates the following SPECIALPGM resource of type PBF:

   %windir%\System32\cidaemon.exe
   

   This is the default action as defined in the response file.

Note: The response file determines the default action that the coexistence utility performs at prescribed stages (what to do before CA ControlMinder installation, after CA ControlMinder installation, and so on).