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* Docs: Add Sentry error reporting documentation for Desktop v6.1.0

Add comprehensive documentation for the new Sentry error reporting feature
introduced in Mattermost Desktop v6.1.0 across all relevant personas:

End User documentation:
- Updated customize-desktop-app-experience.rst to document the new
  "Send error reports to help improve the app" setting in Advanced section
- Added details about what data is collected, privacy protections, and
  restart requirement

System Admin documentation:
- Updated desktop-app-deployment.rst with Privacy and data handling section
- Documented default behavior, data collection details, and organizational
  considerations for admins
- Added guidance for organizations with restrictive data policies

Risk Assessor documentation:
- Created new desktop-app-privacy.rst with comprehensive privacy and
  compliance information
- Documented data collection scope, PII exclusions, and technical controls
- Included compliance considerations for GDPR, data residency, and consent
- Added audit and verification guidance

Troubleshooting:
- Updated desktop-troubleshooting.rst with error reporting context
- Added step-by-step instructions to disable error reporting
- Documented what data is and isn't collected

Related to mattermost/desktop#3610

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* Remove build flag references from deployment docs

Per review feedback, removed point 3 about build-time control with
MM_DESKTOP_BUILD_SENTRYDSN from deployment docs. This information
is more appropriately detailed in the desktop-app-privacy.rst file.

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* Consolidate privacy docs into deployment guide

Remove separate desktop-app-privacy.rst and consolidate relevant
information into desktop-app-deployment.rst with simplified, focused
content on what data is/isn't sent.

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* Remove error reporting section from troubleshooting docs

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* Docs: Add Flatpak support for Mattermost Desktop v6.1.0

- Add new Flatpak tab to Linux desktop installation guide with detailed
  installation instructions for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures
- Document Flatpak runtime requirements (Freedesktop Platform/SDK 25.08,
  Electron BaseApp 25.08) in software requirements
- Add Flatpak availability note to desktop app deployment guide
- Mark Flatpak as beta per release evidence
- Include considerations for sandboxed environment and Wayland support

Addresses issue #8716

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…e EXE for icon in shortcuts (#8719)

* docs: Document Desktop v6.1.0 Windows MSI shortcut handling changes

Update documentation across End User, System Admin, and IT Operations
guides to reflect the Windows MSI installer shortcut handling changes
introduced in Desktop v6.1.0.

Changes include:
- End User: Added upgrade notes and shortcut recreation steps
- System Admin: Added deployment planning and Windows distribution context
- IT Operations: Added troubleshooting guidance and rollout planning

Related to mattermost/desktop#3648

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* Update source/end-user-guide/access/install-desktop-app.rst

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* docs: Streamline Desktop v6.1.0 shortcut documentation

Reduce repetitive taskbar shortcut recreation guidance across
documentation files. Detailed technical background will be covered
in the changelog.

Changes:
- End user guide: Remove lengthy explanations, keep essential steps
- MSI installer guide: Brief deployment planning consideration only
- Troubleshooting: Concise symptom/scope/solution format
- Desktop deployment: Clarify Windows Store recommendation

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* docs: Clarify Windows Store deployment uses InTune for organizations

Updated Windows Store option to specify that organizations deploy through
InTune for centralized management, replacing outdated SCCM/Windows Store
for Business reference.

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* docs: Remove repetitive distribution options from MSI guide, clarify InTune deployment

- Removed 'Windows distribution options' section from MSI installer guide
- Content was duplicated from desktop-app-deployment.rst
- Clarified that Windows Store for organizations deploys through InTune
- Kept MSI-specific upgrade note in MSI guide

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* docs: Remove repetitive v6.1.0 upgrade content from end-user guide

All detail about the Windows MSI shortcut issue is already covered in the troubleshooting section.

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* docs: Remove repetitive v6.1.0 upgrade content from MSI guide

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* docs: Revert changes to all files except troubleshooting.rst

Remove v6.1.0 upgrade documentation from end-user guide, MSI installer
guide, and deployment guide. Keep only the troubleshooting entry as the
single source of truth for the Windows MSI shortcut issue.

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* docs: Revert whitespace-only changes to keep only troubleshooting.rst content

Reverted trailing whitespace removal and newline additions from three files
to ensure only the v6.1.0 troubleshooting section remains as the change.

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* Docs: Document Desktop v6.1.0 per-machine MSI installation changes

From Mattermost Desktop v6.1.0, the Windows MSI installer defaults to
per-machine (system-wide) installation to meet enterprise compliance
requirements. This changes installation behavior and upgrade paths.

Updates include:
- End-user upgrade guidance with two distinct scenarios (<v5.9 and v5.9-v6.0.4)
- System admin deployment considerations and support planning
- Troubleshooting for v6.1.0 upgrade issues
- System requirements noting admin privileges requirement

Key changes documented:
- New default install location: C:\Program Files\Mattermost
- Registry keys now in HKLM instead of HKCU
- Shortcuts in Public folder for all users
- Manual uninstall required for v5.9-v6.0.4 per-user installs before upgrading

Addresses issue #8722
Relates to desktop PR mattermost/desktop#3659

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* Remove AI-generated content sections from deployment guide

Remove Standardization benefits, Risk assessment, and Compliance verification sections as they contain repetitive AI-generated content that doesn't provide additional value.

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* Clarify GitHub release download instructions

Specify to expand the Assets dropdown and download 'Source code (zip)'

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* Remove 32-bit references from desktop MSI installer documentation

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* Remove obsolete note about ALLUSERS parameter from v6.1.0 section

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* Remove repetitive v6.1.0 upgrade instructions from install guide

Removed the detailed 'Upgrade to v6.1.0 (Windows MSI)' section from the end-user installation guide as this information is already documented in the troubleshooting guide.

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* Simplify v6.1.0 deployment considerations section

Reduced verbose content to essential 2 paragraphs covering:
- Per-machine installation default for enterprise compliance
- Technical details (Program Files location, HKLM registry, admin privileges)
- Link to troubleshooting guide for v5.9-v6.0.4 upgrade path

Removed AI-generated content including deployment templates, risk assessments,
and support readiness sections that were repetitive.

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* Add bookmark anchor to troubleshooting guide link

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* Fix troubleshooting guide link with bookmark anchor

Use direct HTML anchor link format instead of :ref: directive
to properly link to the upgrade troubleshooting section.

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