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 * Fixed an issue where software from a Parallels VM on a MacOS host would show up in Fleet as if it were the host's software.
 * Removed unnecessary nested database transactions in batch-setting of MDM profiles.
 * Added count of upcoming activities to host vitals UI.
+* Fixed a bug where the manage query automations modal would lose its state when the user clicks "Preview data".
 
 ## Fleet 4.44.0 (Jan 31, 2024)
 
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-- Fix a bug where the manage query automations modal would lose its state when the user clicks
-  "Preview data"