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Windows Setup - Apparently correct device name rejected by client

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Description

The windows client rejects the name Home ‒ Laptop 'Clamshell' during initial setup

I think that this matches the stated rules for a name:

keybase-windows-add_device

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Research direction

Reproduce the Windows client’s initial setup using the device name Home ‒ Laptop 'Clamshell' and compare the rejection with the naming rules shown in the issue. Locate the setup validation entry point and determine whether the name should be accepted; done means the behavior matches the stated rules.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
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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