Codex Desktop Windows stuck in 401 “Incorrect API key” while authenticated through ChatGPT Pro

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A user of Codex Desktop on Windows, authenticated via a ChatGPT Pro account, is encountering a persistent 401 "Incorrect API key" error. The application repeatedly attempts to reconnect but fails, leading the user to question if this is a known credential or session issue between ChatGPT and Codex services.

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