Deep Research option disappeared on Windows
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Description
What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19045.0 x64Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19045.0 x64
What subscription do you have?
Pro
What platform is your computer?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19045.0 x64Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19045.0 x64
What issue are you seeing?
I do not see the DeepResearch option in my window app. It neither appears in the Tools menu, nor I can access it with /DeepResearch
I tried opening new chat, restarting application.
I have "Pro" subscription.
What steps can reproduce the bug?
Feedback ID: no-active-thread-01a052ca-1e7a-74f3-9d22-9ff4e34881f2
What is the expected behavior?
typing "/Deep" should show completion option, with Deep Resarch among them
/DeepResearch should turn blue if typed in the chat request,
Deep research should be available in the Tools ("+") menu
Additional information
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the missing Deep Research option in the Windows Codex App with a Pro subscription, using the reported feedback ID 01a052ca-1e7a-74f3-9d22-9ff4e34881f2. Check the Tools menu and /DeepResearch completion behavior; done means the option appears in both places and the command is recognized in chat.
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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
- 38/100