Windows OpenClaw Uninstall Guide
This guide covers common Windows cleanup patterns. Confirm what belongs to OpenClaw before deleting files, tasks, or services.
Step 1: Remove the visible install
Start with the main Windows uninstall path you used:
- installed applications list
- package manager uninstall
- manual folder removal for a local unpacked install
Close related terminals and background tools first.
Step 2: Review common leftover paths
Windows leftovers often hide in user data and local app data folders.
Common places to review:
| Category | Common places to check |
|---|---|
| Roaming data | %AppData% |
| Local data | %LocalAppData% |
| Program data | C:\ProgramData |
| Temp and caches | local temp folders |
| Project-level config | workspaces where OpenClaw stored config or state |
If you cannot clearly identify a folder, stop and confirm before deleting it.
Step 3: Check startup behavior
Windows uninstall may still require a review of:
- Startup folders
- Task Scheduler entries
- background services
- login-time launch items
If Windows keeps trying to launch or reference OpenClaw after reboot, a task or service may still exist.
Step 4: Review shell and environment changes
If the install touched developer tooling, check whether it changed:
PATH- PowerShell profile files
- Command Prompt environment variables
- local wrappers or helper scripts
Step 5: Review local credentials and linked access
Check for any local config or token traces in:
- project
.envfiles - config directories
- provider-specific login or integration settings
Account-level revocation still needs to happen in the relevant external dashboard.
Step 6: Reboot and verify
After cleanup:
- restart Windows
- confirm that no task or service starts again
- confirm that no new OpenClaw-related error appears at login or in Terminal