Uninstalling Clash Verge Rev and losing internet rarely means Windows/macOS is broken. Uninstallers often remove the app but leave system proxy pointing at 127.0.0.1 or a leftover TUN adapter/route.
Safe order: Tun off → system proxy off and confirm direct browsing → then uninstall. Reinstalling for AI later: Tun & AI.
Where the leftover lives
| Platform | What to clear |
|---|---|
| Windows | Settings proxy, legacy LAN, ghost NICs |
| macOS | Per-service proxy checkboxes, virtual interfaces |
| Either | Leftover TUN route before uninstall |
By symptom
- All browsers fail: disable system proxy / leftover PAC.
- Weird partial routing: disable/remove leftover TUN adapters.
- Odd DNS: reset DNS/stack (DNS).
Windows and macOS notes
Windows: Settings proxy, legacy LAN settings, Device Manager ghost NICs. macOS: per-service proxy checkboxes and virtual interfaces. Ports: ports. “Looks enabled”: system proxy.
Clean uninstall order
- Disable Tun; Connections quiet.
- Disable system proxy; direct browse works.
- Uninstall; clear config only after backing up URL/Merge (backup).
Reinstall
download center; Tun issues: start failed. getting started, install by OS.