[BUG] VSCode UI extension cannot understand \_parent\_child as folder path on Windows
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 27, 2025 by squarestar Closed Feb 14, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Using the VSCode UI extension, requesting a path update in files, specifying a folder with this pattern Drive:\folder\_parent\_child as the replacement results in Claude using Drive:\folder\_parent_child instead
What Should Happen?
Claude should correctly use the given string: Drive:\folder\_parent\_child
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Requesting a path update in files, specifying a folder with this pattern Drive:\folder\_parent\_child as the replacement
Claude will use Drive:\folder\_parent_child instead
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.0.74
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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