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    Avahi package does not survive a config restore on pfsense 2.6.0 due to missing avahi-daemon package

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      A Former User @dennypage
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      @dennypage Meanwhile I upgraded the same hardware box to pfsense 2.7.0 CE and restoring a backup config.xml now also restores the avahi package without any errors.
      Same box, same configuration, just running 2.7.0 CE instead of 2.6.

      I upgraded via the CLI and did not even uninstall the packages (as is recommended before the upgrade process)

      So 2.7.0 fixes my problem.

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        SteveITS Galactic Empire @A Former User
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        @StadaanZee sounds like
        https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/releases/2-7-0.html#package-system
        Fixed: Packages are not automatically reinstalled when restoring configuration using the installer #12105
        Fixed: Packages with custom internal_name values do not reinstall properly when restoring a backup #12766

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
        Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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          A Former User @SteveITS
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          @SteveITS 2.7.0 CE fixed the restore issue with Avahi for me. However, I can only confirm it as "fixed" on a single pfsense box with a maximum of 2-3 restores.
          My pfsense has only been updated a few days ago. Early days, without another user also confirming it as fixed I would say.

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