Dev Tools · 6h ago
Claude Desktop and Claude Code Have Separate Window States on Windows
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and provider usage are three independent state machines on Windows. A closed window does not mean the process stopped, and a valid subscription does not guarantee a coding session credential. Developers must track each state separately to avoid context loss and duplicate processes.
Meridian48 take
The article's technical distinction is accurate but niche; most users won't encounter these edge cases unless they run both tools simultaneously.
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