Workarounds for Edge Browser Version 128.0.2739.42 Update Issue

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What is causing user's automations to have problems following Microsoft's most recent update, version 128.0.0.xxx?

Issue description:

The update of Edge Browser to version 128.0.2739.42 has resulted in reports of issues with loading homepage tabs and broken features. These issues are not restricted to general users but also impact project functionality in UiPath Studio. Microsoft is in the process of developing a fix.


Workaround:

While awaiting a solution from Microsoft, two options are available for addressing this concern in UiPath Studio projects:

  1. Downgrade Edge to v127

    A viable solution is downgrading Edge to version 127. This action serves as a temporary measure until the release of a Microsoft patch for Edge. A guide by Microsoft offers instructions on how to achieve this: Microsoft Edge rollback for enterprises | Microsoft Learn 3.

  2. Launch Edge using specific arguments

    Launching Edge with the attribute --disable-features="msIrm, msIrmv2, msEndpointDlp" provides another potential workaround, as suggested here.

Choose a solution based on the "UiPath.UiAutomation.Activities" version in use:

  • UiPath Studio projects employing "UiPath.UIAutomation.Activities v23.10 or newer" can utilize this workaround from "Project Settings".

    • Add to Project Settings → UIAutomation Classic → Browser → Extra Arguments for OpenBrowser Edge the value: --disable-features="msIrm, msIrmv2, msEndpointDlp". This workaround applies equally to "Open Browser" and "Use Browser" activities.

  • UiPath Studio projects utilizing "UiPath.UIAutomation.Activities v20.10 or newer" can overcome the problem by adding an "Environment Variable".
    • Establish an environment variable "UIPATH_EXTRA_CMD_ARGS_EDGE" with the value: --disable-features="msIrm, msIrmv2, msEndpointDlp". This workaround also affects both "Open Browser" and "Use Browser" activities.

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Notes:
System Environment Variables: These are global settings that apply to all users on the computer.
User Environment Variables: These are specific settings that apply only to the currently logged in user.

Note that the details offered may be subject to change following the release of the Microsoft patch for Edge version 128.0.2739.42. It's advisable to subscribe to techcommunity.microsoft.com and relevant Reddit threads for ongoing updates.

Microsoft included this issue in the "Microsoft Edge known issues".

This workaround aims to ease the hurdles faced due to the recent Edge update. For further assistance, reach out to UiPath Support.