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[evidence: released_fix]\nApplies when: copilot --resume / --continue of an existing session\nSteps:\n1. Upgrade Copilot CLI (at least 1.0.52).\n2. Retry `copilot --resume <id>`.\nExpected: The error no longer appears.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"f4a08e9c-956d-49f6-8c10-332abc8b3ddb","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Upgrade to the latest Copilot CLI and retry the resume; do not delete the session files first.\n\nFix: Upgrade to the latest Copilot CLI and retry the resume; do not delete the session files first. [evidence: released_fix]\nApplies when: copilot --resume / --continue of an existing session\nSteps:\n1. Upgrade Copilot CLI (at least 1.0.52).\n2. 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