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ChatGPT desktop app window border appears on second monitor when maximized

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Description

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

26.915.31945

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What platform is your computer?

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What issue are you seeing?

Hi. I found a reproducible multi-monitor UI issue in the ChatGPT desktop app on Windows 11.
System:

  • Windows 11 25H2
  • Acer Predator Triton 300 SE PT314-51s
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • 14" laptop display + 27" external monitor
  • Extended desktop mode
  • Laptop display scaling: 150%
  • External display scaling: 100%
    Problem:
    When the ChatGPT desktop app is maximized on one monitor, a thin vertical part of the app window border remains visible on the adjacent second monitor.
    The issue persists even if both displays are set to 100% scaling.
    I also tested:
  • different monitor alignment in Windows
  • disabling window shadows
  • different High DPI compatibility settings
  • reopening and moving the app between monitors
    None of these fixes the issue.
    Interestingly, the problem disappears when I press F11 and enter true fullscreen mode.
    This suggests that the issue may be related to the maximized window frame/border rendering in a multi-monitor configuration.
    I can provide screenshots if needed.
What steps can reproduce the bug?

Feedback ID: no-active-thread-01a0ba64-9bcf-7923-92a1-7ab3ef084609

What is the expected behavior?

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Additional information

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on Windows 11 with an extended laptop and external display, using different scaling settings and a maximized app window. Compare the maximized state with F11 fullscreen and monitor alignment changes. Done means no portion of the app border remains visible on the adjacent monitor while maximized.

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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
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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