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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Windows desktop application Claude Code crashing the program. [1 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#51993•Fetched 2026-04-23 07:39:25
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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?

In the fully updated version of the Claude Windows Desktop App, in which Chat and Cowork are working perfectly fine, the Claude Code section is crashing and closing the application. I've updated my Github desktop application, and spoken with the help section bot at length about the issue. I do not see any reason for the crash in the event logs. It's simple: I open the app (even after restarting, logging out, etc) and direct the application to the coding section. Within about 10-15 seconds of just being inside the Code section, the app closes. If I move fast, I am able to enter text into the prompt space, but it doesn't matter what I'm doing, or not doing, in the coder. It appears it's just a matter of time until the program crashes.

What Should Happen?

I've been using this for a couple of months straight now, and in every other instance of Claude Code, like the web app, or on my phone, it works perfectly! What should happen is that I tell Claude Code what I want to happen, and he does it. That's all. The feature in the desktop app is unusable now. Literally.

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Windows Desktop App
  2. Enter the Code section
  3. Wait 10-15 seconds
  4. Watch the app close itself.

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

Opus 4.7 1M

Claude Code Version

Latest Version (wont stay open long enough for me to inquire)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Non-interactive/CI environment

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue can likely be resolved by investigating and addressing the compatibility or stability issues introduced in the latest version of Claude Code, possibly by reverting to a previous working version like Opus 4.7 1M.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue persists across different user accounts and systems to rule out user-specific or system-specific configurations.
  • Attempt to replicate the issue on other platforms (e.g., web app, mobile app) to determine if the problem is specific to the Windows Desktop App.
  • Since the issue is reported as a regression, compare the changes between the last working version (Opus 4.7 1M) and the current version to identify potential causes.
  • Consider reaching out to the development team or support for further assistance, as the issue may require internal investigation or patching.

Notes

The lack of error messages or logs makes it challenging to pinpoint the exact cause, and the issue may be related to the Anthropic API or the Opus model.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Revert to the last known working version (Opus 4.7 1M) until a fix is available, as this version was reported to work correctly.

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