[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

  1. Download Claude installer (Setup.exe) on Windows
  2. Run Setup.exe
  3. Complete the installation
  4. 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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