[BUG] Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3221225781
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 5, 2026 by anshcomhard-dot Closed Apr 3, 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?
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What Should Happen?
It should execute my prompt without throwing any error and not stuck in infinite loop.
Error Messages/Logs
Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3221225781
Steps to Reproduce
I just setup claude with latest version, used it, was working fine but suddenly stuck and throws error.
I deleted everything and redownloaded from start but the issue remain same.
Just written hii in chat, resulted in throwing error.
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.59
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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