claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Claude code not working on windows

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Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3 View output logs · Troubleshooting resources

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Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3
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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?

i5-8250U, Bun AVX-512 crash, worked before, exit code 3

What Should Happen?

It was working perfectly on windows but suddenly broke

Error Messages/Logs

Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3
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Steps to Reproduce

i5-8250U, Bun AVX-512 crash, worked before, exit code 3

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

1.0.17

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by checking for updates or downgrading to a previous version of Claude Code, as the problem is reported as a regression.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue persists across different terminals or shells, not just the VS Code integrated terminal, to rule out environment-specific problems.
  • Since the issue is marked as a regression, try to identify the last working version of Claude Code, if possible, to narrow down the cause.
  • Check the official Claude Code documentation or release notes for any known issues related to AVX-512 or the i5-8250U processor.
  • Consider reaching out to the developers or community for further assistance, as the error message does not provide detailed information about the cause.

Notes

The provided information lacks specific details about the error or changes made before the issue occurred, making it challenging to provide a precise fix. The fact that it worked before and is now reported as a regression suggests a potential issue with an update.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the lack of detailed error information and the fact that this is a reported regression, the best course of action might be to await further updates or seek community assistance rather than immediately attempting to downgrade, which could introduce other compatibility issues.

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