codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Computer Use plugin is unavailable in Codex Desktop on Windows

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I would like to know whether this is caused by my account entitlement, subscription, workspace policy, region availability, or a client-side plugin issue.

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

26.602.30954

What subscription do you have?

ChatGPT Pro

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

Computer Use is unavailable in my Codex Desktop app on Windows.

In Settings > Computer Use, the page shows: "Computer Use plugin is unavailable"

Also, when I type @ in the composer, I cannot find @Computer or @电脑. I used to be able to use Computer Use before, but now the entry is missing and the plugin cannot be installed or enabled.

I would like to know whether this is caused by my account entitlement, subscription, workspace policy, region availability, or a client-side plugin issue.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open Codex Desktop on Windows.
  2. Go to Settings > Computer Use.
  3. The page shows "Computer Use plugin is unavailable".
  4. Go back to a thread and type @ in the composer.
  5. @Computer / @电脑 does not appear in the app list.

Expected behavior: Computer Use should be available or there should be an Install button in Settings > Computer Use. @Computer should also appear in the composer when typing @.

Actual behavior: Computer Use is unavailable, and @Computer / @电脑 is missing.

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What is the expected behavior?

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