docs: add Windows troubleshooting to WINDOWS.md#334
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Addresses common Windows-specific issues reported in CodebuffAI#294, CodebuffAI#274, CodebuffAI#299: - Network/proxy configuration for version check failures - Git Bash/WSL recommendations for git command compatibility - Browser login workarounds for Git Bash users - Clarification on "Update available: error" message All solutions are configuration/workflow guidance with no code changes.
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Adds troubleshooting section to WINDOWS.md covering common Windows-specific issues that have been hitting users.
Currently WINDOWS.md only has dev setup (32 lines). This adds 151 lines covering real operational issues reported across multiple GitHub issues.
Issues Addressed
Issue #294: "Failed to determine latest version"
npm-app/release/index.js:309-312error handlingIssue #274: Git commands fail on Windows
npm-app/src/terminal/background.ts:31shell selection logicIssue #299: Login browser window fails + confusing error message
npm-app/src/client.ts:607browser opening logicAll solutions are configuration/workflow guidance with no code changes needed.
Fixes #294, #274, #299