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User finds Microsoft's Codex AI tool difficult to use on Windows due to sandbox limitations.

A user expressed frustration with the performance of Codex on Windows, describing it as an "absolute nightmare." The primary issue encountered was related to permission errors when the tool attempted to access files or perform actions outside its designated sandbox environment, such as modifying .gitconfig or executing a "dotnet build" command. The user sought advice on how to properly configure or overcome these limitations. AI

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    Just tried # Codex for the first time for a real task. I don't know how you live with it on Windows, it's an absolute nightmare: it works in some kind of a sand

    Just tried # Codex for the first time for a real task. I don't know how you live with it on Windows, it's an absolute nightmare: it works in some kind of a sandbox, and when trying to access anything outside it, including bare minimum like .gitconfig or a simple "dotnet build", i…