Microsoft Edge Browser: Error when launching pages in new instance

[matmat]

Hi! Since 22.10.23 we have the problem that the existing automations do not work.

Power Automate gives an error when starting a new instance of Microsoft Edge. No matter which page is to be called, the same error appears. We have renewed the extension for Edge - the error remains.

Do you also have this error?

Microsoft Edge Browser: Error when launching pages in new instance

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Failed to wait for page to load. Page didn't load or lost communication with browser.: Microsoft.PowerPlatform.PowerAutomate.Desktop.Actions.SDK.ActionException: Bei der Übernahme der Kontrolle von Microsoft Edge ist ein Fehler aufgetreten (Interner Fehler oder Kommunikationsfehler). ---> System.Exception: Failed to wait for page to load. Page didn't load or lost communication with browser.
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Common.Proxy.LocalWebAutomationRuntime.ExecuteWebAutomationActionCore[T](IWebAutomationBrowser automationBrowser, WebAutomationOptions webAutomationOptions, Func`3 coreFunction, Predicate`1 successCondition)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Common.Proxy.LocalWebAutomationRuntime.LaunchNewBrowserHandleDialogueAndWaitForLoad(IWebAutomationBrowser browser, WebAutomationOptions webAutomationOptions, String browserName)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Common.Proxy.LocalWebAutomationRuntime.LaunchNewEdge(String initialUrl, String edgeTabTitle, String edgeTabUrl, String dialogButtonToPress, Int32 operation, Int32 windowState, Int32 attachMode, Boolean waitForWebPageToLoad, TimeSpan waitForPageToLoadTimeout, Int32 courseOfActionIfDialogAppears, Boolean clearCache, Boolean clearCookies, TimeSpan timeout)
--- Ende der Stapelüberwachung vom vorhergehenden Ort, an dem die Ausnahme ausgelöst wurde ---
bei System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Common.Proxy.WebAutomationRuntimeRouter.Invoke(MethodInfo targetMethod, Object[] args)
--- Ende der Stapelüberwachung vom vorhergehenden Ort, an dem die Ausnahme ausgelöst wurde ---
bei System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
bei System.Reflection.DispatchProxyGenerator.Invoke(Object[] args)
bei generatedProxy_3.LaunchNewEdge(String , String , String , String , Int32 , Int32 , Int32 , Boolean , TimeSpan , Int32 , Boolean , Boolean , TimeSpan )
--- Ende der Remoteausnahme-Stapelverfolgung----
bei System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.UIAutomation.Shared.Rpc.RpcDispatchProxy`1.GetRemoteResultOrThrow(ISerializer serializer, RPCMessage response, Type expectedResultType, Object additionalContext)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.UIAutomation.Shared.Rpc.RpcDispatchProxy`1.Invoke(MethodInfo targetMethod, Object[] args)
--- Ende der Stapelüberwachung vom vorhergehenden Ort, an dem die Ausnahme ausgelöst wurde ---
bei System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
bei System.Reflection.DispatchProxyGenerator.Invoke(Object[] args)
bei generatedProxy_1.LaunchNewEdge(String , String , String , String , Int32 , Int32 , Int32 , Boolean , TimeSpan , Int32 , Boolean , Boolean , TimeSpan )
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.WebAutomationRuntimeServiceProxy.<>c__DisplayClass24_0.<LaunchNewEdge>b__0(IWebAutomationRuntime s)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.WebAutomationRuntimeServiceProxy.ExecuteSafe[T](Func`2 action, TimeSpan timeout)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.WebAutomationRuntimeServiceProxy.LaunchNewEdge(String initialUrl, String edgeTabTitle, String edgeTabUrl, String dialogButtonToPress, Int32 operation, Int32 windowState, Int32 attachMode, Boolean waitForWebPageToLoad, TimeSpan waitForPageToLoadTimeout, Int32 courseOfActionIfDialogAppears, Boolean clearCache, Boolean clearCookies, TimeSpan timeout)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.LaunchEdgeBase.<Execute>b__61_0(IWebAutomationRuntime s)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.WebAutomationActionBase.PerformWebAutomationWithLogging[T](Func`2 action, WebAutomationRuntimeLogData requestData, Func`3 resultData)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.LaunchEdgeBase.Execute(ActionContext context)
--- Ende der internen Ausnahmestapelüberwachung ---
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Modules.WebAutomation.Actions.LaunchEdgeBase.Execute(ActionContext context)
bei Microsoft.Flow.RPA.Desktop.Robin.Engine.Execution.ActionRunner.Run(IActionStatement statement, Dictionary`2 inputArguments, Dictionary`2 outputArguments)"

[Agnius]

Try launching Edge via the Run application action and then using Launch new Microsoft Edge to attach to it. The flow should look somewhat like this:

Note: I initially run Edge with the Google page to make it load faster and also make it easier to attach to the instance. This is a standard functionality I always use in every single flow.

Also note: You will need to replace the value of the %URL% variable in the Set variable action to whatever you want to navigate to.

Here's a snippet that you can copy and paste directly into your PAD flow designer to create all those actions:

SET URL TO $'''www.someURL.com'''
System.RunApplication.RunApplication ApplicationPath: $'''msedge''' CommandLineArguments: $'''www.google.com''' WorkingDirectory: $'''%''%''' WindowStyle: System.ProcessWindowStyle.Maximized ProcessId=> AppProcessId
WAIT (UIAutomation.WaitForWindow.ToOpenByTitleClass Title: $'''Google*Microsoft​ Edge''' Class: $'''Chrome_WidgetWin_1''' FocusWindow: True) FOR 30
WebAutomation.LaunchEdge.AttachToEdgeByTitle TabTitle: $'''Google''' AttachTimeout: 5 BrowserInstance=> BrowserMain
        ON ERROR REPEAT 5 TIMES WAIT 3
        END
WebAutomation.GoToWebPage.GoToWebPageCloseDialog BrowserInstance: BrowserMain Url: URL

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[Srini007]

Hi @matmat 

I faced this issue before, what I tried are below

1) check in the extention if there is any legacy addon, If so remove

2) removing the addon again and try installing again freshly

3) Also check is the Edge is up to date

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[matmat]

Hi,
Unfortunately, no.

The old extension (up to V 2.27) is deactivated and uninstalled. Several installations and uninstallations did not solve the problem.
The browser opens, but after 60 sec. timeout the error message appears.

The extension is up to date, browser is up to date and PA Desktop is up to date.

Computer restarted several times, cookies & co deleted. 😕

[Agnius]

Have you tried my suggestion?

[Srini007]

Hi @matmat 

Try with @Agnius steps also, Hopefully it works

If not able to resolve then you need raise it to microsoft support

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[matmat]

Hi together,

@Agnius: Your method opens the window, thanks. Since my automation has over 80 steps and various windows need to be opened, I'll submit the ticket.

Thank you for the help

[matmat]

hi everyone, i got an answer from support today. the problem is current and known. they are working on it.

[Agnius]

Thanks for sharing. Would be great if you shared more details for an estimated time of a solution, when you have that. I guess they'll update you.

[matmat]

The answer came quickly - a time estimate is not possible at the moment.