codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix bug: Error launching app - Cannot find module due to unquoted space in 'Program Files' path on Windows

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The Codex App fails to launch on Windows and throws an Electron error. It seems the app cannot handle the space within the Program Files directory path, cutting it off at C:\Program Error launching app

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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.527.31326

What subscription do you have?

ChatGPT Plus

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

The Codex App fails to launch on Windows and throws an Electron error. It seems the app cannot handle the space within the Program Files directory path, cutting it off at C:\Program Error launching app Unable to find Electron app at C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\OpenAI.Codex_26.527....\type=click&tag=1916213054620502338

Cannot find module 'C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\OpenAI.Codex_26.527....\type=click&tag=1916213054620502338'

What steps can reproduce the bug?

After codex answer my word.

What is the expected behavior?

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