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+[Trigger]
+Type=Package
+Operation=Install
+Operation=Upgrade
+Target=cockpit
+
+[Action]
+Description=Restoring custom background...
+When=PostTransaction
+Exec=/usr/bin/cp -v /usr/share/cockpit/branding/default/bg-custom.jpg /usr/share/cockpit/branding/default/bg-plain.jpg