Codex Desktop Chrome plugin fails on Windows: node_repl sandbox CreateProcessAsUserW failed: 5

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.609.41114

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

Windows 11

What issue are you seeing?

Codex Desktop on Windows cannot use the Chrome plugin because node_repl fails to start its JavaScript kernel. The Chrome browser, Codex Chrome Extension, and native host configuration all appear to be installed and healthy. The failure occurs when node_repl attempts to start its Windows sandboxed kernel.

codex-chrome-node-repl-windows-bug-report.md

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Feedback ID: 019ebf11-731c-7a61-ab1d-98f8f413d175

What is the expected behavior?

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Additional information

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