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Unlock Microsoft Edge profiles on Linux

Anonymous
2024-03-10T15:30:06+00:00

I face this error so much can anyone help me to fix it ?

[4661:4661:0310/172540.401373:ERROR:process_singleton_posix.cc(359)] This profile appears to be in use by another Microsoft Edge process (4405) on another computer (******). Microsoft Edge has locked this profile to prevent corruption. If you're sure no other processes are using this profile, you can unlock it and relaunch Microsoft Edge.

[4661:4661:0310/172540.401435:ERROR:message_box_dialog.cc(147)] Unable to show a dialog outside the UI thread message loop: Microsoft Edge - This profile appears to be in use by another Microsoft Edge process (4405) on another computer (******). Microsoft Edge has locked this profile to prevent corruption. If you're sure no other processes are using this profile, you can unlock it and relaunch Microsoft Edge.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-11T09:47:29+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for using Microsoft products and posting to the community.

    Based on your description, it seems that there are certain files left from another installation.

    How did you install Edge, is it via the system's package manager, via a container package, or installed manually?

    Also, there is an issue on GitHub when Chromium-based browsers are running in certain conditions. Please try going to your Edge config folder, and delete the files starting with "Singleton". See whether the issue persists.

    Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

    Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

    Best Regards,

    Johann - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-12T03:00:16+00:00

    I've installed Edge manually from the .rpm package from your website

    your steps of removing "Singleton" folders solved the issue thank you very much for your help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-14T01:59:37+00:00

    Hello,

    We are very happy to know that everything is now working on your end.

    Do not hesitate to ask the community at any time in case you have any questions in the future.

    I am glad I was able to help, feel free to mark the response above that contained the solution to make it easier for other customers to find the solution more quickly.

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