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Last updated Feb 18, 2026

Check if ChromeNativeMessaging.exe is running

The ChromeNativeMessaging.exe enables communication between the UiPath Extension for Edge and the UiPath Studio/Robot.

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Open Task Manager.

  3. Check if the ChromeNativeMessaging.exe process is running.

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  4. If the process is not running:

    • Make sure the extension is installed. For more information on how to install it, check the docs page.
    • Check if there are Group Policies affecting ChromeNativeMessaging.exe. See the docs page for more information.
    • Check if the ComSpec environment variable is defined correctly.

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