[JENKINS-69137] SlaveSetup plugin running on a Windows master attempts to execute the Start and Stop scripts with sh #140
Description
SlaveSetup plugin running on a Windows master attempts to execute the Start and Stop scripts with sh:
just before slave testW2019 gets launched ...
executing pre-launch scripts ...
$ sh -xe C:\Users\Jenkins\AppData\Local\Temp\jenkins4965045739906841359.sh
The system cannot find the file specified
ERROR: Unexpected error in launching an agent. This is probably a bug in Jenkins
java.io.IOException: CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified
Should be platform-aware, and only use sh on unixes/macs, and cmd on Windows'.
Originally reported by 
vicd, imported from: SlaveSetup plugin running on a Windows master attempts to execute the Start and Stop scripts with sh
- assignee:
peppe
- status: Open
- priority: Major
- component(s): slave-setup-plugin
- label(s): Windows, execution, jenkins, plugin, script
- resolution: Unresolved
- votes: 0
- watchers: 1
- imported: 20251216-225446
Raw content of original issue
SlaveSetup plugin running on a Windows master attempts to execute the Start and Stop scripts with sh:
just before slave testW2019 gets launched ... executing pre-launch scripts ... $ sh -xe C:\Users\Jenkins\AppData\Local\Temp\jenkins4965045739906841359.sh The system cannot find the file specified ERROR: Unexpected error in launching an agent. This is probably a bug in Jenkins java.io.IOException: CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified
Should be platform-aware, and only use sh on unixes/macs, and cmd on Windows'.
environment
Windows 2019 Server, Jenkins 2.346.2, Slave SetupPlugin<br/>
Version1.10