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When running cyberdriver join on Windows, Cyberdriver automatically protects its console window to prevent accidental termination by automated agents during workflows.

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How it works

  • Close button disabled: The X button is grayed out and non-functional while Cyberdriver is running
  • Minimize/maximize preserved: These buttons remain fully functional - you can minimize or maximize the window normally
  • Safe shutdown: To stop Cyberdriver, use Ctrl+C in the console window - this restores the close button and exits cleanly

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Why this matters

During automated workflows, AI agents can accidentally interact with visible console windows and close them, which would disconnect your machine and interrupt automation. Console protection ensures Cyberdriver stays running reliably even if agents try to close the window by clicking the X button.
Console protection is automatic and requires no configuration. It only activates when using cyberdriver join on Windows, and only protects Cyberdriver’s own console window - your other applications are unaffected.

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Stopping Cyberdriver

Since the close button is disabled, use one of these methods to stop Cyberdriver:
  1. Keyboard: Press Ctrl+C in the console window
  2. Interactive mode: If running with --interactive, type q or quit
  3. Task Manager: End the cyberdriver.exe process
When you use Ctrl+C, Cyberdriver will:
  1. Restore the close button
  2. Disconnect from Cyberdesk Cloud gracefully
  3. Exit cleanly