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Windows path-normalization now expands ~ before checking trailing separators

Windows path normalization now expands a leading ~ before deciding whether to add a trailing separator

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What

The helper that decides whether to add a trailing separator to a Windows file path now first expands a leading ~ (representing the home directory) by resolving it, before running its usual directory and UNC (network path) checks.

Why

This makes home-relative paths (like ~\Documents) get normalized the same way as absolute paths, avoiding inconsistent handling of a common shorthand for the user's home folder.

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