codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Codex opens NEW CHAT without me doing anything [1 comments, 2 participants]

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

26.409.20454

What subscription do you have?

200usd

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22631.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

The Windows app occasionally navigates away from the active conversation and opens a brand-new thread while the current thread is still generating. This happens without any intentional mouse or keyboard input from me.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

  1. Open the Codex app on Windows.
  2. Open an existing thread.
  3. Send a prompt and wait for the model to start generating.
  4. Keep the app focused on that active thread.
  5. Intermittently, the UI switches to a new blank thread on its own.

What is the expected behavior?

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by identifying and disabling any automated or background processes within the Codex App that could be causing the unintended navigation to a new thread.

Guidance

  • Review the Codex App settings to see if there are any options related to automatic thread management or navigation that could be causing the issue.
  • Check for any background tasks or timers that might be triggering the switch to a new thread, and consider disabling them temporarily to verify if they are the cause.
  • Monitor the app's behavior closely to see if the issue occurs at specific intervals or under certain conditions, which could help in identifying the root cause.
  • Consider reaching out to the Codex App support team with detailed steps to reproduce the issue, as they may have additional insights or patches for known problems.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear without more information about the app's internal workings or any recent updates that might have introduced the bug. The steps provided are speculative and aimed at helping to isolate the problem.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the intermittent nature of the issue and the lack of clear information on a fix, applying a workaround such as closely monitoring the app's behavior and potentially disabling certain features until an official patch is released seems prudent.

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