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Claude desktop app causes Windows Task Manager crash

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Windows 10 encountered an issue where the Task Manager would crash upon attempting to view more details. This problem was traced back to a malformed registry entry created by the Claude desktop application, which contained improperly escaped quotes. Removing this specific registry entry resolved the Task Manager crash, although it also disabled the Claude app's auto-start functionality. AI

IMPACT Minor inconvenience for users of the Claude desktop app on Windows.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug in a desktop application affecting a core OS component.

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Claude desktop app causes Windows Task Manager crash

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Dry-Transportation73 ·

    Task Manager crashed on “More details” because of the Claude desktop app’s startup entry (Windows 10)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p><strong>Symptoms:</strong> On Windows 10 (19045), Task Manager closed instantly when I clicked “More details.” It worked fine in a fresh local user account, so it was something in my profile. Google Drive for desktop also failed at the same time …

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