openai / openai/codex

Empty window and glitched animation after update

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Description

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

29.901.6511.0

What subscription do you have?

Pro 20x

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

Opening the app seemed to freeze into the following view:

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But suddenly saw this kinda glitch and repeat over, then dissablear on go back like the first screenshot.
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What steps can reproduce the bug?

Feedback ID: no-active-thread-01a0830a-86d9-7e83-84cb-8dcdf275f70b

What is the expected behavior?

Seeing normal chatgpt app

Additional information

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Research direction

Start with the supplied Feedback ID no-active-thread-01a0830a-86d9-7e83-84cb-8dcdf275f70b and the attached screenshots, using the reported Windows version and Codex App version as context. Reproduce the empty window and repeating animation after opening the app, then confirm the app displays the normal chat interface without the glitch.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
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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