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Update to >= v2.1.212\n2. Retry after npm install finishes\n3. Ask admin to allowlist the executable if persistent\nExpected: Background service starts\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"f57e0b94-a74d-4a8f-b26b-cea3091a9c76","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Upgrade to v2.1.212+; if an npm install is running wait and retry; otherwise ask admins to allow the Claude executable; workaround on older versions: run 'claude daemon run' in a separate terminal.\n\nOption: Upgrade and retry after install [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Windows / npm installs\nSteps:\n1. Update to >= v2.1.212\n2. Retry after npm install finishes\n3. 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