openai / openai/codex

App is updated, but not getting loaded after the update, can you fix

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Description

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

26.825.6671.0

What subscription do you have?

Pro subscription

What platform is your computer?

windows

What issue are you seeing?
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What steps can reproduce the bug?

I ran as administrator, tried to login first from my account, downloaded the latest version manually from the chatgpt site, and it updated the app on system after that it is not loading.

What is the expected behavior?

The app is loading with color screen. and it keeps loading.

Additional information

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Research direction

The report names no source file, test, or entry point. Start by reproducing the update on Windows with Codex App version 26.825.6671.0 and inspect the loading behavior after the update. Done means the updated app opens normally instead of remaining on the loading screen.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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