[WIP] Fix failing GitHub Actions job build-local-artifacts (x86_64-pc-windows-msvc)

[Copilot]

• Inspect the failing GitHub Actions run and job logs for build-local-artifacts (x86_64-pc-windows-msvc)
• Reproduce the relevant failure locally and identify the minimal code or workflow change needed
• Implement the smallest fix and add or adjust focused validation if appropriate
• Run targeted validation, secret scan changed files, and final review/security checks