[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?

<img width="537" height="241" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3fa95ced-d86a-4fc9-b3f7-f6e58ae15c36" />

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

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