claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Cowork returns exit code 127 with "CoworkVM service not running" after update [1 comments, 1 participants]

Subject: Cowork error 127 / VM service not running after update

• Error message: "CoworkVM service not running. The service failed to start."
• Tested with both OneDrive and local workspace folder — same error

TL;DR

The issue with Cowork returning exit code 127 and the "CoworkVM service not running" error after an update may be resolved by investigating the service startup process and ensuring it's properly configured.

Guidance

• Verify the CoworkVM service startup configuration to ensure it's set to start automatically after a system restart.
• Check the system event logs for any errors related to the CoworkVM service startup process.
• Consider manually starting the CoworkVM service to see if it resolves the issue temporarily.
• Review the update changelog to see if there were any changes to the service startup process or dependencies.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to the CoworkVM service not starting properly after an update. However, the provided information does not give a clear indication of the root cause. Further investigation into the service startup process and system event logs may be necessary to resolve the issue.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Manually start the CoworkVM service and monitor its behavior to see if it resolves the issue temporarily, while further investigating the root cause of the service not starting automatically after the update.