How does the Defect List Workflow affect my existing defect list items?

Background

The Defect List Workflow is an improvement to the existing Defect List tool that allows for better collaboration and insight into the life cycle of a defect item. The workflow includes two new roles--defect Item Manager and Final Approver--as well as the following additional defect item statuses:

Answer

When the new Defect List Workflow is enabled, you'll notice that the status has automatically changed on your existing open defect items as follows:

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