codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Opening popout window on Windows flickers it twice and draws invisible box around it [1 participants]

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

26.422.30944

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Windows 25H2

What issue are you seeing?

The annoying window that opens when clicking the Codex tray icon on Windows flickers twice in an ugly manner and temporarily draws invisible transparent shadow box around itself. It looks really unprofessional and glitchy.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Click the codex tray icon on Windows

What is the expected behavior?

Ideally, clicking the tray icon opens the actual codex app, not the useless annoying popout Window. Alternatively, the popout Window appears instantly, in a non visually embarrassing manner.

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TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by modifying the Codex App's tray icon click behavior to directly open the main application instead of the popout window.

Guidance

  • Investigate the Codex App's configuration options to see if there's a setting to disable the popout window or change its behavior.
  • Check if there are any known issues or updates related to the version 26.422.30944 that may address the flickering and shadow box problems.
  • Consider reaching out to the Codex App support team for further assistance, as the issue may be specific to the Plus subscription or Windows 25H2 platform.
  • If possible, try clicking the tray icon in a different environment or with a different subscription to see if the issue is reproducible.

Notes

The issue seems to be specific to the Windows platform and the Plus subscription, so any solution may need to take these factors into account.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try to find a configuration option or setting to disable the popout window, as this may resolve the issue without requiring an update or external assistance.

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