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Hello, I can’t connect to SQL Server Express in CF Admin. I’m on SQL Server login and I’ve enabled TCP/IP in the Configurator. Are other people having issues with SQL Server Express? Pete...
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Adobe ColdFusion Devweek 2025 starts today, June 23 2025. While it has been announced in other places, I noticed there was no blog post here which is where some might seek it out. First up on today, June 23, is a free day-long online workshop, “ColdFusion: From Fundamentals to Advanced Develop...
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Need some help here. Thanks in advance. I have these 2 files. t1.cfm cflocation to t2.cfm and end at t2.cfm. If I ran as https://www.skillon.com/cflocation/t1.cfm it works as expected i.e stop at t2.cfm display “Hello world”. You will see some screen...
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In this blog, we’ll walk through the process of enabling SSL for ColdFusion WebSocket communication. Whether you’re using a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate, the steps are straightforward. We’ll cover both scenarios If you are using a self-signed certifi...
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How do I create a multidimensional array from a cfquery resultset output as an array (CF2021)? I have a second query that has multiple values that matches a column (many to one) in the first query that would be the subarray. I want them merged to make one array. Is there a way to d...
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I've reinstalled twice, whitelisted my local ip address, nothing seems to work.
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After updating from CF2018 to CF2023, the following programs stopped working: https://brasil-ya.com/cfm/image1-cfm.txthttps://brasil-ya.com/cfm/image3-cfm.txt It stops at the following part of imag3.cfm.<cffile action=”upload” filefield=”form.image1″ destination=”#b...
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Hi, Is there an updated version of the ColdFusion licensing page around how to programatically install ColdFusion 2025 with the appropriate licensing? https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/using/coldfusion-licensing-activation.htmlhttps://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/using/coldfusion-licensing-activation...
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Hi There, I was wondering if anyone has a ColdFusion 2021 to ColdFusion 2023 (or 2025) migration Powershell script? Specifically, the section around importing the settings from 2021 into 2023 or 2025. Running ColdFusion 2021, U20 and looking to migrate instances over to either ColdFusion 2023 or Col...
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An error that occurred after updating from CF2018 to CF2023. After updating from CF2018 to CF2023, an error occurred in the source. <cffile action=”upload” filefield=”form.image1″ destination=”#basyo_images#” nameconflict=”overwrite” accept=”...
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I know I had to add the AD user account to something on the server to make it run CF, but I don't remember what it was. Any hints?
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After updating from CF2018 to CF2023, an error occurred in the source.https://brasil-ya.com/cfm/search-cfm.jpgThe part circled in red in the linked image is causing an error.Can someone tell me how to fix this?...
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After updating from CF2018 to CF2023, an error occurred in the source.https://brasil-ya.com/cfm/search-cfm.jpgThe part circled in red in the linked image is causing an error.Can someone tell me how to fix this?...
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We are pleased to inform you that we’ve released security updates for ColdFusion 2025, 2023, and 2021 releases. For more information, see the respective tech notes: ColdFusion (2025 release) Update 2 ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 14 ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 20 These updates resolve ...
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Sometimes, Gatekeeper may block the ColdFusion installer launch on macOS (e.g., macOS 15.4.1), which means macOS is preventing ColdFusion from using the bundled Java due to security restrictions. One might see the following error: Allowing Java in Privacy & Security under the System Settings may...
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Update 19 for v2021 breaks oracle drivers
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As Adobe ColdFusion 2021 approaches its end-of-life (EOL), it’s crucial for developers and organizations to understand the support timelines and plan accordingly. This guide outlines the key dates and available options to ensure a smooth transition. ColdFusion 2021 Support Lifecycle Gen...
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DC was buzzing on March 26 as more than 100 ColdFusion enthusiasts filled the room for CF Summit East 2025. The sessions? Hands-on and honest. The crowd? All-in. ColdFusion might be turning 30, but it’s clearly not slowing down—and neither are the people building with it. Vivek Kumar kic...
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We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our pre-release customers for their enthusiastic participation in the ColdFusion 2025 pre-release program. Your active engagement and valuable feedback have been instrumental in shaping the future of ColdFusion. Throughout the Beta program,...
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We are pleased to inform you that we’ve released security updates for ColdFusion 2025, 2023, and 2021 releases. For more information, see the respective tech notes: ColdFusion (2025 release) Update 1 ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 13 ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 19 These updates resolve ...
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I wanted to get technical input on something related to our ColdFusion setup. We’ve configured 20 ColdFusion instances on one server, and each instance has a Java max heap size of 4500 MB. Now, let’s say each of these instances tries to generate a PDF file that’s around 5000 MBR...
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Hi Experts, CF 2023: Suddenly today CGI.HTTP_REFERER getting empty value and some of the pages of application are not working as expected. Any reason? I have three apps, only one of the application has this issue. Thanks for you support...
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We use Dailyrazor as our web host. Over the past couple of days our CFM forms have been acting strange. Every time a form is submitted it now has a JS header forwarding the browser to a site in Japan. None of the form is processed. Our host was hacked a couple of weeks ago – I’m wonderin...
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Configuring ColdFusion in a Distributed Environment (Linux): ColdFusion and Apache ColdFusion is a powerful application server that helps developers build dynamic web applications with ease. It provides a robust scripting language (CFML), seamless database connectivity, and enterprise-level funct...
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Multiple Exception Handling in single catch clause Exception handling is a fundamental part of writing robust and maintainable applications. In CFML, exceptions are usually handled within try, catch, and finally blocks. Typically, developers use catch blocks to handle exceptions, but what if you nee...
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CFML allows trailing commas wherever a comma separated list of value can be provided and more values can be added. This feature is especially useful when working with long lists or when your code structure might change frequently It allows: Easier Code Modifications Cleaner Version Control (Diffs) R...
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When troubleshooting performance issues in ColdFusion, analyzing thread and heap dumps can help diagnose bottlenecks, memory leaks, and deadlocks. The ColdFusion Performance Monitoring Toolset (PMT) is the recommended method for capturing Thread and Heap dumps. It captures them in real-time and allo...
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User management is a fundamental aspect of application development. Whether you’re building a consumer-facing app or an enterprise solution, handling authentication, authorization, and user data is a critical challenge. In many cases, user data needs to be accessible across multiple ser...
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An interrupt is an indication to a thread that it should stop what it is doing and do something else. It’s up to the programmer to decide exactly how a thread responds to an interrupt, but it is very common for the thread to terminate. This is particularly useful in multi-threaded applications...
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With the evolution of authentication and API standards, integrating Exchange Online with ColdFusion requires adapting to new technologies. Previously, developers connected to Exchange Online using the cfexchangeconnection tag alongside various cfexchange tags like: cfexchangecalendar cfexchan...
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here is the blog post for prod testing anchor tag Here is the link <cfscript> user = { id: 42, displayName: 'jdoe', fullName: { ...
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Securing the ColdFusion 2025 Administrator is essential to protect sensitive data and ensure safe communication. One of the best ways to achieve this is by enabling SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), which encrypts traffic. ColdFusion 2025 offers three methods to enable SSL: 1- Using an Existin...
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I’ve been trying to update the Settings page in CF Admin 2023 and I keep getting the error: “Important notice about last submission…”. Also a tiny broken image. The changes I try to make do not save. Any idea what the issue could be? I’m on a win...
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This Blog contains details about the Language Enhancements done in ColdFusion 2025 release.
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ColdFusion supports using Solr natively. Solr collections can be created both via ColdFusion Administrator or in your application code. By default the Solr in not secured with the built-in installation. Solr has security frameworks for supporting the authentication and authorization of users. This a...
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Charts play an important role in making sense out of raw data or comparing it. In this blog we will learn how to create a modern dashboard in ColdFusion. Pre – requisite : Chart creation in ColdFusion. Refer: cfchart What to expect : Chart organization using <cfchartset> Appearance enh...
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I have a table with UNIX timestamps. I’d like to get a count of events for “today”. So I’d like the query to find any event between 1 second after midnight and now. I’m using this on a forum to see if we reached our goal number of posts per day. Before I reinvent the wh...
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In this blog, we explore the new capabilities introduced in ColdFusion (2025 release) for handling spreadsheets and CSVs. These include streaming XLSX processing, large CSV handling, data validation, and hyperlinks. These enhancements significantly improve performance, scalability, and automation fo...
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OAuth 2.0 is the industry-standard protocol for authorization, designed to simplify client development while offering specific authorization flows for applications. By integrating OAuth through providers, developers can decouple the authorization as well as the authentication layers from thei...
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Sir or Madam, We encountered an error in one of our applications after we had updated our Windows 2019 ColdFusion 2023 server to update 12 and updated all the packages. The error displayed is: cannot find implementation class coldfusion.tagext.documenttag for the document tag. Can anyone assist in p...
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Can't activate cf2023 when upgrading fromcf2016
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We are excited to announce the release of CFNext Beta2, which brings a host of new features and improvements to enhance your experience. This will be the final pre-release version before the main release. Please take this opportunity to explore the build, test key functionalities, and find critical ...
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Migrating an Adobe ColdFusion website or application to the cloud can open the door to improved scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency. However, the process of migrating a ColdFusion application introduces unique challenges due to its reliance on specific configurations, libraries, and server...
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We have released critical security updates for ColdFusion (2023 release) and ColdFusion (2021 release). Adobe is aware that CVE-2024-53961 has a known proof-of-concept that could cause an arbitrary file system read. View the security bulletin, APSB24-107, and the tech notes for more information...
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We have released critical security updates for ColdFusion (2023 release) and ColdFusion (2021 release). Adobe is aware that CVE-2024-53961 has a known proof-of-concept that could cause an arbitrary file system read. View the security bulletin, APSB24-107, and the tech notes for more information...
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In this episode, your hosts Ben Nadel and Ryan Brown are joined by long time Adobe ColdFusion developer and security expert, Justin Scott, to discuss his recent presentation at the Adobe ColdFusion Summit.
Who is Justin Scott
• CISO with Smart Communications
• (ISC)² Certified...
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Adobe ColdFusion (2025 release) now uses Tomcat 10.1, upgrading from Tomcat 9, and supports servlet specifications 6.0, replacing 4.0. Why? Availability of new features – Tomcat 10 introduces many new features, while Tomcat 9 primarily focuses on security updates and vulnerability ...
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In the upcoming ColdFusion (2025 release), we will deprecate and remove certain features to enhance the overall experience, improve security, stay aligned with the latest technological advancements, and eliminate obsolete libraries. We announced the deprecations and remov...
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From what I understand, the “java.net.http” package has been included in JREs since Java 11. Coldfusion comes with a Java 17 JRE. However, it seems that there is no “java.net.http” package available with that JRE as executing the following produces a ClassNotFound...
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Get an exclusive sneak peek at what's next for ColdFusion! Sign up for the ColdFusion 2025 Beta Program and get early access to shape the future with us. Engage with the community in the forums, share your thoughts, and keep up with the newest updates and features. Join the Beta program Make Your Vo...
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Hello CF Developers, We are planning to switch from standard login using a username and password to log in using a CAC card. My lead wrote the code below; he asked us to implement the callback functionality. <cfset requestAuth = AUTH_SERVER & “/oauth2/authorize?client_id=” ...
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The Challenge At xByte Cloud, we work with large ecommerce customers who have millions of shoppers visiting their storefront each month. A performant solution like Load-Balancing is often deployed to help accommodate their growing customer base. But it's important not to sacrifice user experience...
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Hello ColdFusion Community! A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making the Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2024 a fantastic success! Your energy, insights, and support made this event truly special. Whether you joined us live or couldn't catch every session, we've...
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is it possible to run the extension in linux vscode
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We are excited to announce that the Adobe ColdFusion India Summit 2024 is happening on December 7, 2024, and this year, we're bringing the event to two vibrant cities: Bengaluru and Noida. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just beginning your journey in web development, this free summit offe...
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We are pleased to announce that we have released general updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 11 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 17. The updates include bug fixes and enhancements in Administrator, Language, CFSetup, Database, and other areas. They also contain library upgrades, such ...
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On first launch, my administrator password was not accepted. The correct password was entered, and it worked for colleagues, but not myself. Is there a way to reset the administrator password?
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Hello – I am having an issue logging in after I set up my account. I’m doing the initial one time log in with the administrator password after setting up my server.xml correctly. Any idea why I cannot log in? Thanks
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If you weren’t able to attend Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2024, or if you were, but missed Charvi Dhoot’s ColdFusion Horizons: Unveiling 2025 Features and Future Roadmap Insights presentation while attending another equally compelling session, you’re in luck! Charvi will be giving t...
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Hi, we have a old legacy coldfusion application which was probably created during 2012 or older. I can see in code it was mention it needs (SQL 2005 relational database). We don’t know how to debug this application and fix this issue. We need some documentation on how to debug and run old c...
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We are using ColdFusion 2018 internally on Windows Server 2016. The Nutanix cluster on which ColdFusion is installed in a virtual machine is scheduled to migrate to a new Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). This change will be transparent at layer 3 (routing). However, we need to find...
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I am using ColdFusion on a website hosting account and mssql (late version). I’m looking for all instances of the StoryID but I want to display only one record for each StoryID. The storyid is a uniqueidentifier. Below is my query. It works but the problem is that it shows multi...
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There may be instances where you need to install updates on a ColdFusion server that isn’t connected to the internet, or you’re facing difficulties installing updates through the ColdFusion Administrator page despite having an internet connection. In such cases, knowing how to manuall...
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Recently I moved to CF2023 from CF2016. When I started using this new ColdFusion version with my web application, it displays me the below strange text on the page when it refreshes. I don’t see the same with CF2016 version. Why am I getting this? Is there a way to suppress this message? if...
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When configuring a Microsoft SQL Server database with Windows authentication in ColdFusion, you might initially assume that it’s as simple as entering the DOMAIN\USERNAME in the username field and saving it. However, there are several additional steps required to successfully configure the ...
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When is ColdFusion 2021 update 16 going to be available to developer users?
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We are pleased to announce that we have released general updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 10 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 16. The updates resolve a critical vulnerability that could lead to the deserialization of untrusted data. For more information, view the security bulletin ...
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Hi Team, We have CF 2018 installed in our our application on RHEL 7.9. There are some vulnerabilities which are not able to remediate in current RHEL 7.9 so we are creating a new VM in RHEL 8. Anyone can confirm me that how many license we need for CF 2023 Enterprise edition if we have 2 non-prod...
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Error Executing Database Query.[DataDirect][Oracle JDBC Driver]arraycopy: destination index -1 out of bounds for byte[128] The specific sequence of files included or processed is: {path_to_file}, line: 129
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Moving to new AD domain
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ColdFusion comes with a webserver configuration tool for connecting to external web servers. There can be occasions, however, when the tool doesn’t work properly. If the tool doesn’t work, you can configure the connector manually. This TechNote demonstrates the steps (updated for CF20...
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We are pleased to announce that we have released general updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 9 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 15. We've upgraded Tomcat from version 9.0.85 to version 9.0.93 for both versions. Where do I download the updates from ColdFusion (2023 release) Updat...
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Good morning, I’m trying to create an application that uses the Bouncy Castle libraries but I can’t continue because I get this error. Where am I going wrong? These are the messages that appear: – JCE cannot authenticate the provider BC – Cannot invoke “java.net.URL....
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ColdFusion 2023 Footer Page Number Problem with Formatting
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Coldfusion 2016 CFHTTP can't connect to API that uses TLS 1.2
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I have an application that uses the Full text search engine and SQL Server. I cannot for a good example of how to set up the cold fusions add-ons and get it to work within a container. Noting I have tried appears to work. The cold fusion container writes this to the log until it exceeds the max a...
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How to upgrade from ColdFudion2016 to ColdFusion2023? What are the pricing details of ColdFusion2023?
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The ColdFusion API Manager typically comes with default Java versions (1.8.0_112 and 1.8.0_361). However, you may need to upgrade these versions. Since the ColdFusion API Manager is certified only with JDK 1.8 (at the time of writing this blog), we will download the latest JDK 1.8 version availab...
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ColdFusion 2021 Saml SSO setup with cert
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We are pleased to announce that we have released security updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 8 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 14.This update includes several security fixes to ensure the safety and security of our systems. These changes address potential vulnerabilities and threats...
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Anyone know how to setup a Datasource connection to a MS SQL Server 2016 using Active Directory credentials with CF 2018 enterprise version? Currently we use DB credentials but the business is moving away from that and wants more secure AD account connections. Problem is my CF 2018 installation i...
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