>This is how computed columns work. You do not want a computed column, you want a default: Regardless of my example, and how one may avoid this issue by not using a stored column, the problem is real when using one. Unlike a VIRTUAL column that is computed on the fly, a generated STORED column is actual stored data and as such it must survive dumps, i.e., it must be possible to restore to the exact same content it had before a DUMP. AFAIC, a solution is needed for that. The current behavior in my eyes is buggy!