Codespace keeps loading and doesn't start

[sidiMT2]

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My codespace was working fine until I encountered a bug that I usually fix by rebuilding the containers. However, this time, after confirming the rebuild dialog, a popup appeared asking if I wanted to start the codespace. From that point onwards, it just won't start. It spends a while loading and then returns error 409: "the codespace is already running."

I tried to stop it from GitHub Codespaces page and start it in the browser, but it keeps loading and shows the "Restart Codespace" button. I even changed the machine type, but it didn't resolve.

Can someone please help me fix this issue because i have some uncomited changes in one of the sub repositories and also a lot of data that I have not backed up yet.

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[listen-asko]

Your GitHub Codespace encountered an error after attempting to rebuild, and now it won't start, displaying error 409: "Codespace already running." Here's how to troubleshoot:

1. Confirm Status: Check the GitHub Codespaces page to verify if the Codespace is truly running or stuck.
2. Stop and Restart: Try stopping the Codespace from the GitHub interface and then restarting it.
3. Change Machine Type (Already Tried): You mentioned changing the machine type; if this didn't work, proceed to the next steps.
4. Browser Cache: Clear your browser cache and cookies, then reload the GitHub Codespaces page.
5. GitHub Status: Check GitHub's status page for any ongoing issues with Codespaces.
6. Contact Support: If none of the above steps work, contact GitHub Support with details of your issue.
   Before deleting the Codespace, ensure you've tried all possible methods to recover or backup your data, as deleting it may result in data loss.

[sidiMT2]

@listen-asko Thank you for your help. I have already tried all the suggestions you mentioned and even opened a support ticket, but I haven't received a response. Is there a way to notify them to review it?

[pooja-muruganandham]

@listen-asko Thank you for your help. I have already tried all the suggestions you mentioned and even opened a support ticket, but I haven't received a response. Is there a way to notify them to review it?

Did you resolve it?