[BUG] Explorer window opens after installation on Windows
Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened Jun 1, 2026 by moe-matsuzaki Closed Jul 4, 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?
After running Setup.exe to install Claude, Windows Explorer opens automatically pointing to the Documents folder. The app itself installs correctly. This has been happening for several versions.
This issue has been confirmed on multiple PCs.
What Should Happen?
After installation, only the Claude app should launch. No Explorer window should open.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Download Claude installer (Setup.exe) on Windows
- Run Setup.exe
- Complete the installation
- Windows Explorer opens automatically pointing to the Documents folder
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
version 1.9659.2(390d6c)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Non-interactive/CI environment
Additional Information
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