Uninstallation & Data Storage
v1.0
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Updated 2 weeks ago
Uninstallation
Via Windows
- Windows Settings → Apps → GateControl → Uninstall
- Follow the uninstallation wizard
What is Removed
- Program files from
C:\Program Files\GateControl\ - Windows Firewall rule for GateControl
- All kill switch firewall rules
- Autostart registry entry
What is Kept
User configuration is intentionally preserved:
%APPDATA%\gatecontrol-client\
gatecontrol-config.json (Server URL, API key, settings)
wireguard\
gatecontrol0.conf (WireGuard configuration)To also remove the configuration, manually delete the %APPDATA%\gatecontrol-client\ folder.
Data Storage
| Data | Location | Encrypted |
|---|---|---|
| App configuration | %APPDATA%\gatecontrol-client\gatecontrol-config.json | Yes |
| WireGuard config | %APPDATA%\gatecontrol-client\wireguard\gatecontrol0.conf | No |
| Log files | %APPDATA%\GateControl\logs\main.log | No |
| Autostart | Registry: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | — |