The Problem

When OpenClaw runs as a Windows Scheduled Task, the default settings include an idle condition that kills the process after a period of inactivity. This means your agent goes offline randomly.

The Fix

This script creates a corrected scheduled task that:

Runs at user logon
Does NOT stop on idle
Restarts on failure (1 minute delay)
Runs whether on battery or AC power

Usage

Option 1: Run the fix script (recommended)

Right-click FIX_TASK.bat → Run as Administrator

Option 2: Manual fix

Open Task Scheduler (search for it in Start)
Find your OpenClaw task
Right-click → Properties
Go to Conditions tab
UNCHECK "Start the task only if the computer is idle"
UNCHECK "Stop if the computer ceases to be idle"
Go to Settings tab
UNCHECK "Stop the task if it runs longer than"
Set "If the task fails, restart every" to 1 minute
Click OK

FIX_TASK.bat Contents

@echo off
echo Fixing OpenClaw Scheduled Task...
echo.

REM Delete the old task
schtasks /delete /tn "OpenClaw Gateway" /f 2>nul

REM Create corrected task (runs at logon, no idle kill)
schtasks /create /tn "OpenClaw Gateway" /tr "cmd /c cd /d \"%USERPROFILE%\.openclaw\" && gateway.cmd" /sc ONLOGON /rl HIGHEST /f

echo.
echo Done! The task will now survive idle periods.
echo Restart your computer or run the task manually to apply.
pause

How to Verify

After running the fix:

Open Task Scheduler
Find "OpenClaw Gateway"
Check Conditions tab — no idle conditions should be checked
Leave your computer idle for 30+ minutes
Check if OpenClaw is still running

⚠️ Disclaimer

This software is provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The author(s) are NOT liable for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from the use or misuse of this software — including but not limited to financial loss, data loss, security breaches, business interruption, or any indirect/consequential damages.
This software does NOT constitute financial, legal, trading, or professional advice.
Users are solely responsible for evaluating whether this software is suitable for their use case, environment, and risk tolerance.
No guarantee is made regarding accuracy, reliability, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.
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By downloading, installing, or using this software, you acknowledge that you have read this disclaimer and agree to use the software entirely at your own risk.

DATA DISCLAIMER: This software processes and stores data locally on your system. The author(s) are not responsible for data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access resulting from software bugs, system failures, or user error. Always maintain independent backups of important data. This software does not transmit data externally unless explicitly configured by the user.

Support & Links


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Installation Note

The FIX_TASK.bat script is included in the README instructions. Create a file named FIX_TASK.bat in your workspace and paste the script content from README.md. ClawHub does not distribute .bat files directly.

OpenClaw Windows Fix Scheduled Task Idle