[Bug] Windows: claude.exe repeatedly runs extension install on every launch, spawning multiple VS Code windows
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 5, 2026 by almightybounter Closed Mar 6, 2026
Bug Description
On Windows, claude.exe runs code --force --install-extension anthropic.claude-code on every launch, opening 3 new VS Code windows each time.
Environment Info
- Platform: win32
- Terminal: vscode
- Version: 2.1.69
- Feedback ID: 1c9af637-aef7-4ad6-88f5-6c1e0f011ef1
Errors
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