Kong / Kong/insomnia

Clicking Check Now for updates produces an error

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Description

### Expected Behavior

It should properly communicate if there is an update or not, like On Latest Version or Update Found or something

### Actual Behavior

"Update Error"
![image](https://github.com/Kong/insomnia/assets/15839533/522735cf-718d-4a80-9dd0-d5267fa427bd)

### Reproduction Steps

_No response_

### Is there an existing issue for this?

- [X] I have searched the [issue tracker](https://www.github.com/Kong/insomnia/issues) for this problem.

### Additional Information

_No response_

### Insomnia Version

8.6.1

### What operating system are you using?

Windows

### Operating System Version

Windows 11 23H2

### Installation method

downloaded from insomnia.rest

### Last Known Working Insomnia version

_No response_

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Research direction

Start by reproducing Check Now for updates in Insomnia 8.6.1 on Windows 11 23H2, then trace the update-check flow from that action. Done means the app clearly reports whether it is on the latest version or an update was found, instead of showing "Update Error".

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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