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[Bug]: Ctrl+C not working in Windows install on foreground #93081

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@CreeperKong

Bug type

Behavior bug (incorrect output/state without crash)

Beta release blocker

No

Summary

Tested on Windows/macOS/Linux with npm global install.
Only Windows affected.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Install openclaw with npm and get onboard
  2. Run openclaw gateway run
  3. Press Ctrl+C
  4. Gateway not shutting down

Expected behavior

Gateway should go shutdown in response to Ctrl+C

Actual behavior

Gateway not responsing to Ctrl+C

OpenClaw version

2026.6.6 (8c802aa)

Operating system

Windows 11 28000

Install method

npm global

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    P2Normal backlog priority with limited blast radius.bugSomething isn't workingclawsweeper:needs-infoClawSweeper needs more reporter information before it can verify this issue.clawsweeper:needs-maintainer-reviewClawSweeper marked this issue as needing maintainer review before automation.clawsweeper:no-new-fix-prClawSweeper does not recommend queueing a new automated fix PR for this issue.impact:crash-loopCrash, hang, restart loop, or process-level availability failure.issue-rating: 🦐 gold shrimpDecent issue quality, but reproduction details are still incomplete.staleMarked as stale due to inactivity

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