[Windows] Workspace fails to start - tries to mount non-existent D: drive via Plan9 share
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 12, 2026 by kevinchychen Closed May 24, 2026
Bug Description
Claude Desktop's workspace fails to start on Windows when the system only has a C: drive. The workspace initialization attempts to mount a D: drive via Plan9 share that does not exist.
Error Message
Failed to start Claude's workspace
failed to add Plan9 share 'd': HcsWaitForOperationResult failed with HRESULT 0x80070003:
{"Error":-2147024893,"ErrorMessage":""}
HRESULT 0x80070003 = "The system cannot find the path specified."
Steps to Reproduce
- Have a Windows machine with only a C: drive (no D: drive)
- Open Claude Desktop and start a conversation that triggers the workspace
- Workspace fails to start with the above error
What I've Tried
- Restarting Claude Desktop
- Reinstalling the workspace via the "reinstall the workspace" link in the error dialog
- Neither resolved the issue
Expected Behavior
The workspace should only attempt to mount drives that actually exist on the system.
Environment
- OS: Windows 11 Enterprise 10.0.26100
- Drives: C: only (no D: drive)
Screenshot
The error appears as a modal dialog in the Claude Desktop app.
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