🚀 OpenClaw on Windows

Known Issues

Common problems and how to fix them

🔁 Version Not Updating

Sometimes npm installs an older cached version instead of the latest release.

🧠 Incorrect Version Installed

If the installer version does not match the expected version, verify what npm sees:

🖥️ OpenClaw Dashboard Not Opening

If OpenClaw's built-in web dashboard does not open automatically, run this and open the link it prints:

🔑 Mission Control Still Shows Lite After Buying

Open Help > Upgrade to Full / License in Mission Control and enter the license key from your purchase email. Full unlocks right away — no reinstall needed.

📴 Full Went Back to Lite

Mission Control confirms your license when it starts. If your PC has been offline for more than 7 days, connect to the internet and restart Mission Control. If it still shows Lite, re-enter your key.

📚 New Templates Not Showing

The template library updates when Mission Control starts. Restart Mission Control, then reopen Browse Templates.

📁 Workspace Issues

If files are missing, duplicated, or not updating correctly, run the reset guide to rebuild the workspace.

📦 Missing Task Results

Some providers may display results in chat, but the official output is always stored in the OpenClaw workspace and shown in Mission Control.

🛡️ Windows SmartScreen Warning

Since this is a new release, Windows Defender SmartScreen may flag the installer as unrecognized and block it by default. This is expected for new software and not a sign of a problem with the file. Click "More info," then "Run anyway" to continue the install.

⚠️ WSL / Permissions Issues

If commands fail inside WSL, ensure you have proper permissions and that Node.js is installed correctly.