[BUG] Cowork tab missing on Windows (only Chat and Code shown)
Status Closed — not planned
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 6 comments · opened Apr 19, 2026 · closed May 26, 2026
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- [ ] 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?
Desktop app version: 1.3109.0.0
OS: Windows (Pro)
Issue: Cowork is visible in web settings, but the Cowork tab does not appear in the Desktop app mode selector (only Chat and Code).
Steps to reproduce: Install Claude Desktop on Windows, open the app, check the mode selector.
Logs: Event Viewer → Windows Logs → Application (see attached screenshot).
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What Should Happen?
Should be able to select Cowork as option in Desktop app selector.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Install Claude Desktop on Windows
- Open the app.
- Check the mode selector.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
1.3109.0.0
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_
6 Comments
Found 3 possible duplicate issues:
This issue will be automatically closed as a duplicate in 3 days.
🤖 Generated with Claude Code
Claude-logs-2026-04-19T21-04-08-202Z.zip
OS: Windows 11 25H2
App version: 1.3109.0 (35cbf6)
Plan: Pro
Cowork section visible in Settings (dispatch beta + global instructions)
Virtual Machine Platform + Windows Hypervisor Platform both enabled
Cowork tab still not showing
Closing for now — inactive for too long. Please open a new issue if this is still relevant.
Same issue here . Tab just disapeared after the update
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