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Windows: Chrome control fails with nodeRepl.fetch request failed

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Description

Chrome browser control fails on Windows with nodeRepl.fetch request failed.

Chrome was detected, but listing tabs failed. In-app browser tab listing succeeded in the same session. An attempt to open Edge through the control tool also failed.

Extension and native-host checks passed. Reinstalling the extension, restarting Windows and the app, and resetting the browser session did not resolve the issue. The app reports it is up to date.

Feedback ID: 01a07aca-9ad6-71d1-92ed-383061a55e95

Please advise on the underlying cause and a supported fix or workaround.

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Research direction

Start with the reported Windows failure, Feedback ID 01a07aca-9ad6-71d1-92ed-383061a55e95, and the nodeRepl.fetch request failed message. Compare Chrome tab listing with the successful in-app listing and the failed Edge attempt; done means identifying the underlying cause and documenting a supported fix or workaround.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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