Cursor keeps closing even when I type a prompt

Bug Reports
1

Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

Hi
Cursor keeps closing down on its own. Even when it does no work. I can also see that there are multiple cursor “services” running. I am using windows 11.
latest cursor update.

This happened last year, and stopped.
not sure if this is linked to the latest update.

Steps to Reproduce

Not sure you can on your side. It happens automatically.

Expected Behavior

Cursor IDE should not close and go to bed while I am still n a working mood.

Operating System

Windows 10/11

Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)

Version: 1.5.9 (user setup)
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: de327274300c6f38ec9f4240d11e82c3b0660b20
Date: 2025-08-30T21:02:27.236Z
Electron: 34.5.8
Chromium: 132.0.6834.210
Node.js: 20.19.1
V8: 13.2.152.41-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.22000

Does this stop you from using Cursor

Sometimes - I can sometimes use Cursor

2

Hey, could you provide more details on what’s happening? Is the Cursor window crashing? Do you see any errors? Also, try booting in safe mode using this command in the terminal: cursor --disable-extensions. Please also share screenshots of the Task Manager and Process Explorer.

3

Hi Deanrie
I hope you are well.

What happens:

Cursor just closes, and the active window is gone. I have to reopen Cursor.

This does not happen every time, but it is very frequent.

Sometimes it closes while idle, sometimes when I am busy typing a prompt, sometimes when it is working.

No error message, nothing. Just gone.

booting in safe mode

I will try this today and let you know.

Share screenshots of the Task Manager and Process Explorer.

When, after Cursor disappeared?

Regards

Nico Botha

Senior Systems Architect

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Superitum (Pty) Ltd

4

No, while Cursor is running, also try to start in safe mode.

5

Hi Deanrie
I hope you are well.

I have started Cursor safe mode.
And worked for about 4 hours without crashing.

these are my extensions

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Regards

Nico Botha

Senior Systems Architect

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.

  • Vince Lombardi -.

Cell: +27 (0)82 579 0578

Superitum (Pty) Ltd

6

The issue might be with the SpecStory extension.
cc @gregce

7

@NICO_BOTHA SpecStory developer here :waving_hand:

Please let us know if running for an extended period (a day or two) without the SpecStory extension eliminates the problem. We do everything we can to keep SpecStory working on all platforms and on new versions of Cursor, so we would fix it right away if it’s the root of your crashes.