[BUG] False "Update available" notification when already on latest version
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 28, 2026 by KahanaT800 Closed Jan 31, 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?
Claude Code v2.1.20 shows "Update available! Run: winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode" message, but the installed version is already the latest.
What Should Happen?
No update notification when already on the latest version.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
1.Install Claude Code via winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode
2.Run winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode - shows no updates available
3.Launch Claude Code - still shows "Update available" message
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.20
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_
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