Windows: claude resume/continue freezes and conversations disappear
Resolved 💬 10 comments Opened Feb 5, 2026 by vanman2024 Closed Mar 10, 2026
Bug Description
On Windows (native, not WSL), claude resume and claude continue commands cause the screen to freeze and resume conversations become inaccessible.
Environment
- OS: Windows (native terminal and VS Code integrated terminal)
- WSL: Works correctly in WSL - issue is Windows-specific
Steps to Reproduce
- Run
claude resumeorclaude continueon Windows - Observe the screen freezes
- Resume conversations appear briefly then completely disappear
- Unable to select or resume any previous conversations
Expected Behavior
- Resume conversations should remain visible and selectable
claude resumeandclaude continueshould work without freezing
Actual Behavior
- Screen freezes when attempting to resume
- Conversations show temporarily then are removed from the list
- Cannot interact with the resume interface at all
- Issue occurs in both:
- Windows native terminal (CMD/PowerShell)
- VS Code integrated terminal on Windows
Workaround
Using WSL instead of native Windows works correctly.
Additional Context
This appears to be a Windows-specific rendering or terminal interaction issue. The functionality works perfectly in WSL on the same machine.
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