[BUG] Cowork tab missing on Windows (only Chat and Code shown)
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Apr 19, 2026 by rviti7722 Closed May 26, 2026
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- [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).
<img width="1920" height="1080" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5143fb4a-372c-4151-8575-871e5a231dc8" />
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_
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