windows sandbox failed: helper_unknown_error: setup refresh had errors
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Description
What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?
26.901.51231
What subscription do you have?
Pro
What platform is your computer?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64
What issue are you seeing?
windows sandbox failed: helper_unknown_error: setup refresh had errors
What steps can reproduce the bug?
Feedback ID: 01a07373-553d-7510-8b06-d9c25b4003cf
What is the expected behavior?
I am trying to run a browser UI smoke test but it won't start the browser so that testing can complete. I have rebooted Codex, Windows etc but the problem persists.
Additional information
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Research direction
Start with Feedback ID 01a07373-553d-7510-8b06-d9c25b4003cf and reproduce the browser UI smoke test on Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 with Codex App 26.901.51231. Investigate the Windows sandbox setup-refresh failure; done means the browser starts and the smoke test can complete.
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Assessment
- Domain
- operating-systems, testing
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100