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Startup Loop

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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)?

newest

What subscription do you have?

pro

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

no-active-thread-01a05449-e02e-7110-845d-a2ccde3078e4
updated, when the app starts it shows gpt logo then rainbow effect then grey then repeats forever
i even uninstalled and reinstalled.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Feedback ID: no-active-thread-01a05449-e02e-7110-845d-a2ccde3078e4

What is the expected behavior?

boot to see the ui.

Additional information

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Research direction

Reproduce the startup loop on Microsoft Windows using the reported Codex App setup and Feedback ID no-active-thread-01a05449-e02e-7110-845d-a2ccde3078e4. No source file or test is identified in the issue; done means the app starts normally and shows the UI instead of repeating the logo and rainbow screen.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
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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