OpenClaw Migration: The Windows 11 Guide to AI Assistant Updates

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Learn how to migrate OpenClaw on Windows 11 without losing your AI assistant's memory. Follow the detect, stop, install, and wizard sequence for a safe update.

OpenClaw Migration: The Windows 11 Guide to AI Assistant Updates

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Create a short technical podcast (5–8 minutes) explaining how to migrate from an older OpenClaw installation to the latest version on Windows 11. Cover how to locate legacy OpenClaw data folders, identify which files to back up (profile, settings, agents, API keys, memory), safely uninstall the old version, install the new version, restore the preserved files, and verify everything works. Include common pitfalls and simple PowerShell commands where useful.

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