Bug type
Regression (worked before, now fails)
Beta release blocker
No
Summary
On Windows, launching OpenCLAW causes background gateway processes to briefly open command prompt windows, resulting in visible screen flickering.
Steps to reproduce
Launch OpenCLAW on a Windows system using a standard setup. Observe the screen during startup as the gateway initializes.
Expected behavior
The gateway should start fully in the background without opening or displaying any visible command prompt windows.
Actual behavior
Command prompt windows repeatedly appear and disappear very quickly during execution, creating a noticeable flickering effect on screen.
OpenClaw version
OpenClaw 2026.4.21 (f788c88)
Operating system
Windows 11
Install method
No response
Model
lastest openai
Provider / routing chain
openai
Additional provider/model setup details
No response
Logs, screenshots, and evidence
Impact and severity
No response
Additional information
No response
Bug type
Regression (worked before, now fails)
Beta release blocker
No
Summary
On Windows, launching OpenCLAW causes background gateway processes to briefly open command prompt windows, resulting in visible screen flickering.
Steps to reproduce
Launch OpenCLAW on a Windows system using a standard setup. Observe the screen during startup as the gateway initializes.
Expected behavior
The gateway should start fully in the background without opening or displaying any visible command prompt windows.
Actual behavior
Command prompt windows repeatedly appear and disappear very quickly during execution, creating a noticeable flickering effect on screen.
OpenClaw version
OpenClaw 2026.4.21 (f788c88)
Operating system
Windows 11
Install method
No response
Model
lastest openai
Provider / routing chain
openai
Additional provider/model setup details
No response
Logs, screenshots, and evidence
Impact and severity
No response
Additional information
No response