claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude Desktop hangs on startup with blank screen - Windows

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Event Viewer logs show:
- Application Hang (EventID 1002)
- AppName: claude.exe
- HangType: Top level window is idle
- Version: 1.8555.2.0 (initially)
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  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Claude Desktop opens but displays only a blank screen. The window appears but remains completely unresponsive. The VM service (CoworkVMService) starts successfully, but the application interface never loads.

What Should Happen?

Claude Desktop should launch and display the normal interface after signing in.

Error Messages/Logs

Event Viewer logs show:
- Application Hang (EventID 1002)
- AppName: claude.exe
- HangType: Top level window is idle
- Version: 1.8555.2.0 (initially)

Steps to Reproduce

Install Claude Desktop on Windows Launch the application Window opens but shows blank screen indefinitely VM service starts (confirmed in Event Viewer) but UI never loads

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

latest version

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

Location: Accra, Ghana Tried: Multiple reinstalls, running as admin, disabling antivirus, clean boot, complete folder deletion CoworkVMService starts successfully but doesn't resolve the blank screen

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