Windows Support Software via Boot Camp: "keyagent failed to start"

I am installing Windows 64-bit on a Macbook Pro 13" via Boot Camp. In the Windows support software stage, I get a pop-up msg "Service 'KeyAgent' (KeyAgent) failed to start. Verify that you hae sufficient privileges to start system services. I do have sufficient privileges as I'm logged in as the admin. Does anyone know what this message means and what actions I should take next?

File a bug report with Apple.

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