[Windows][Regression] ChatGPT Desktop 26.820.9563.0 / 26.825.3734.0 hangs before renderer startup when bundled runtime relocation fails

· Community Openai · Sept. 25, 2026, 10:47 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses a workaround for an issue in ChatGPT Desktop regarding runtime-relocation failures after updates, explaining a controlled method for updating and troubleshooting without losing data or causing configuration issues. It emphasizes maintaining a clear record of package states before and after updates to simplify diagnosis.
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