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Remove-Item -Recurse -Force \"$env:USERPROFILE\\.claude\\downloads\"\n2. irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex\nExpected: Install completes\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"df83365f-29db-4c50-9cfd-6f118cd05865","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Close other installer windows, wait for AV scan, delete %USERPROFILE%\\.claude\\downloads, rerun installer.\n\nOption: Clear downloads and rerun [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: see problem\nSteps:\n1. 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