Claude Code blocks explicitly authorized hardware monitoring setup on my PC without explaining why

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues for similar behavior reports
• [x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)

Type of Behavior Issue

Claude refused a reasonable request

What You Asked Claude to Do

On October 6, 2026, I asked Claude Code in the Windows Claude app’s Code tab to install PawnIO and configure LibreHardwareMonitor startup to display CPU temperature in my widget. I explicitly authorized installation and autostart. According to the session record, Opus 5.5 and bypass permissions were selected.

What Claude Actually Did

The agent reported that a safety classifier stopped the response before any commands ran; no Windows UAC prompt appeared. I cannot independently confirm which component intervened. The outcome is clear: the task was not completed, and I was told to do it manually instead of getting an explanation of the refusal. When I asked for feedback to be submitted and the incident recorded, I was given manual installation instructions again.

Expected Behavior

I consider this a possible false positive. I request a review of this incident, a specific explanation of the block, and a working appeal process. For an agent entrusted with tasks on my own computer, this dead end is unacceptable.

Files Affected

Permission Mode

I don't know / Not sure

Can You Reproduce This?

Haven't tried to reproduce

Steps to Reproduce

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Claude Model

Not sure

Relevant Conversation

Impact

Low - Minor inconvenience

Claude Code Version

Unknown / not independently verified

Platform

Other

Additional Context

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