Claude Desktop Failed to Launch
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 16, 2026 by dylanwillcocks Closed Apr 19, 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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Getting this error every time I try open the Claude Desktop app. Never been able to use.
What Should Happen?
It should be able to open
Error Messages/Logs
Please check for updates and try again. If the issue persists, contact support at support.claude.com.
Steps to Reproduce
???
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
nil
Claude Code Version
1.2773.0
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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