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XML help file generated for Update-Help of module 5.1/PowerShell.Host is broken #12460

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https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/tree/main/reference/5.1/Microsoft.PowerShell.Host

Summary

On Windows PowerShell 5.1 fresh install, Update-Help reports error on help file for module Microsoft.PowerShell.Host 3.0.0.0 - downloaded XML is corrupted
However, md files are correct

Attached corrupted file
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.dll-help.xml

Update-Help repository
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Suggested Fix

Regenerate xml/cab file from md source

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