Strange behaviour when opening heexernal URL's in default browser

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I’m having a strange issue when attempting to open URLs with heexternal in my compiled app.

This is an example of the code I’m using:

<a rel="noreferrer" href="heexternal://https://www.example.com/">CLICK HERE</a>

Now if my default browser (Chrome) is already open, when I click on the link from within the compiled app it works fine, chrome opens a new tab and the URL is displayed as expected.

However, if Chrome is not already open, when I click the link Chrome opens but crashes with error messages appearing stating various extensions have stopped working etc - Chrome’s browser window remains empty but with a dark grey screen.

I’ve tested with all Chrome extensions disabled and the same thing happens.

Any clues?

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Not having your exact issue and works fine with Chrome closed. Have links exactly like yours in my software.

Running: Version 61.0.3163.100 (Official Build) (64-bit)

But, have noticed some very strange issues with Chrome over the past month. Asked around on Chrome forums and was told to try this official Microsoft fix:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed

Have not experienced any more issues but like I said, not having same issue as you :slight_smile: