claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Cowork workspace won't finalize setting up [1 comments, 1 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#48006Fetched 2026-04-15 06:36:02
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  • 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?

Cowork workspace is stuck in an initialization loop—the progress bar is either fronze at 0% or get stuck at any random %. This started yesterday.

I restarted the app and laptop with no luck.

Using Claude for Windows x64. Version 1.2278.0 (e5213f)

<img width="878" height="78" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cea2eb65-4f2e-4b89-b63f-85d7d4247f4a" />

What Should Happen?

Claude should finalize setting up the workspace upon opening.

Error Messages/Logs

No records of errors or specific messages in Window's Event Viewer.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open the app and click on Cowork
  2. Click on a project folder

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

1.2278.0 (e5213f)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Windows Terminal

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue with the Cowork workspace getting stuck in an initialization loop may be related to a specific project folder or the app's configuration, and trying a different project or resetting the app's settings could help resolve the issue.

Guidance

  • Try opening a different project folder to see if the issue is specific to one project or if it's a global problem.
  • Check if there are any corrupted files or folders within the project directory that could be causing the initialization loop.
  • Consider resetting the app's settings to their default values to see if that resolves the issue.
  • If possible, try reproducing the issue on a different machine or environment to determine if it's specific to the current setup.

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No specific code snippet can be provided as the issue seems to be related to the app's configuration or project files.

Notes

The lack of error messages or logs makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the issue. The fact that restarting the app and laptop did not resolve the issue suggests that it might be related to the project files or the app's configuration.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try a different project folder or reset the app's settings to see if that resolves the issue, as there is no clear indication of a specific version or update that can fix the problem.

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