JDK-8286790 : Release Note: Windows KeyStore updated to include access to the local machine location
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: security-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.security
  • Affected Version: 19
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Delivered
  • OS: windows
  • Submitted: 2022-05-15
  • Updated: 2022-06-15
  • Resolved: 2022-05-18
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JDK 19
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Description
The Windows KeyStore support in the SunMSCAPI provider has been expanded to include access to the local machine location. The new keystore types are:

* "Windows-MY-LOCALMACHINE"
* "Windows-ROOT-LOCALMACHINE"

The following keystore types were also added, allowing developers to make it clear they map to the current user:

* "Windows-MY-CURRENTUSER" (same as "Windows-MY")
* "Windows-ROOT-CURRENTUSER" (same as "Windows-ROOT")