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docs: expand Desktop releases FAQ for support and older installs - #26415

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Adds FAQs for the six-month support window, installing an older build, and 403 download errors, and notes that Always download updates is Mac and Windows only.

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Readers need clear answers on the six-month support window, how to
install an older build, and why downloads return 403. Add those FAQs
and note Always download updates is Mac and Windows only.

Co-authored-by: Cursor <cursoragent@cursor.com>
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@akristen akristen added the status/review Pull requests that are ready for review label Oct 22, 2026
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[uninstall](/manuals/desktop/uninstall.md) it before installing the older
version.

#### Install the version you downloaded

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lets remove this. we don't need another place on how to install. should link to the original source

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done!

Remove duplicated install commands from the releases FAQ and point
readers to the existing Windows, Mac, and Linux install docs instead.

Co-authored-by: Cursor <cursoragent@cursor.com>
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Tell the ai what you're gonna tell them, tell them, then tell them what you've told them

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akristen merged commit b71dd84 into docker:main Oct 23, 2026
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