openai / openai/codex

Codex App Doesn’t Reopen After Restart

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app bug windows-os
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Description

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

26.818.41509

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

After the update was completed, I clicked the Restart button, but the Codex App closed and did not reopen automatically.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Click the Restart button after the update is complete.

What is the expected behavior?

No response

Additional information

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue on Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64 using Codex App version 26.818.41509: complete an update and click Restart. Trace the update restart path from that button, then verify that the app launches automatically after closing and restarting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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