Computer Use on Windows: EnumWindows failed (0x80070003) when calling sky.list_windows()
Open 💬 1 comment Opened Aug 9, 2026 by mjn12029
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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?
26.803.5235.0
What subscription do you have?
Pro
What platform is your computer?
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19045.0 x64
What issue are you seeing?
Windows error: 0x80070003 (“The system cannot find the path specified”)
Failing operation: sky.list_windows() / EnumWindow
What steps can reproduce the bug?
- Product: ChatGPT Windows app + Computer Use plugin
- Windows error: 0x80070003 (“The system cannot find the path specified”)
- Failing operation: sky.list_windows() / EnumWindow
- Observed app version: 26.803.5235.0
- Computer Use plugin version: 26.803.41515
Steps to reproduce
- Launch ChatGPT Windows app
- Start Computer Use (codex-computer-use starts successfully)
- Attemp to enumerate windows (e.g., sky.list_windows())
Expected
Windows are enumerated and Computer Use can interact with the desktop/app window.
Actual
EnumWindows failed: The system cannot find the path specified. (0x80070003)
Window enumeration fails; no desktop or in-app actions occur.
Troubleshooting attempted
Repair, Reset, plugin reinstall, full client reinstall, Windows restart — all failed.
OS: Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466)
What is the expected behavior?
Windows are enumerated and Computer Use can interact with the desktop/app window.
Additional information
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