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anthropics/claude-code#49074•Fetched 2026-04-17 08:51:38
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Error Message

Error Messages/Logs

No error message displayed. The Cowork tab is simply absent from the interface.

Code Example

No error message displayed. The Cowork tab is simply absent from the interface.
CoworkVMService status: Running
Hyper-V state: Enabled
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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

The Cowork tab does not appear in Claude Desktop on Windows 11 Pro. Only "Chat" and "Code" tabs are visible.

Steps already taken:

  • Uninstalled and reinstalled Claude Desktop (latest version)
  • Enabled Hyper-V via PowerShell (Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature)
  • Confirmed Hyper-V State: Enabled
  • Confirmed CoworkVMService Status: Running
  • Restarted PC multiple times
  • Virtualization is enabled in BIOS (confirmed via Task Manager)

Expected behavior: Cowork tab should appear next to Chat and Code. Actual behavior: Only Chat and Code tabs are visible. Cowork tab never appears.

System info:

  • OS: Windows 11 Pro
  • Claude Desktop: latest version
  • CoworkVMService: Running
  • Hyper-V: Enabled
  • Subscription: Paid plan

What Should Happen?

The Cowork tab should appear in Claude Desktop next to Chat and Code tabs.

Error Messages/Logs

No error message displayed. The Cowork tab is simply absent from the interface.
CoworkVMService status: Running
Hyper-V state: Enabled

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install Claude Desktop latest version on Windows 11 Pro
  2. Log in with a paid account
  3. Open Claude Desktop
  4. Observe that only Chat and Code tabs are visible
  5. Cowork tab never appears

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

Version 1.2773.0 (884b37)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

This bug is specifically about Claude Desktop (not Claude Code CLI). The Cowork tab is missing from the desktop app interface. Only Chat and Code tabs are visible. All prerequisites are met:

  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Hyper-V enabled
  • CoworkVMService running
  • Paid subscription active
  • Latest version installed

extent analysis

TL;DR

The most likely fix for the missing Cowork tab in Claude Desktop on Windows 11 Pro is to investigate and potentially adjust the configuration or dependencies related to Hyper-V and CoworkVMService, despite them being reported as enabled and running.

Guidance

  • Verify that all dependencies and system requirements for the Cowork tab are correctly met and configured, beyond just Hyper-V and CoworkVMService.
  • Check for any hidden or advanced settings within Claude Desktop that might control the visibility of the Cowork tab.
  • Consider reaching out to the support team for the paid plan, as the issue might be related to the subscription or account settings.
  • Review any available documentation or release notes for Claude Desktop to see if there are known issues or workarounds related to the Cowork tab on Windows 11 Pro.

Notes

The issue seems specific to the desktop application and not the CLI, which might indicate a UI or configuration issue rather than a deeper technical problem. The fact that all prerequisites are met and the service is running suggests that the solution might involve a more nuanced understanding of the application's dependencies or a specific setting that is not immediately apparent.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the information provided and the lack of an obvious technical issue with the reported configuration, it might be necessary to apply a workaround or seek further assistance from the application's support team to resolve the issue, as there's no clear indication of a version-related fix being available.

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