Solving the Chrome and Edge Dropdown Bug: A Simple Workaround

In recent updates of Chrome and Edge browsers (v124.x), users have encountered a frustrating issue: selecting a dropdown option triggers a crash, leading to the “Aw, snap!” page. This bug affects various websites, including the Automation Anywhere, disrupting user experience and productivity.

I found a workaround to address this issue temporarily until the browser vendors provide a permanent fix.

To mitigate the impact of this bug, I created a simple workaround in the form of a browser extension. This extension intercepts dropdown events, preventing UI crashes and removes them.

Installation Instructions:

1. Download the Extension:
2. Navigate to the https://github.com/santanbarnwal/Chrome-drop-down-Bug-workaround/ Github Repository.
3. Locate the “Drop down bug workaround” folder.
4. Download the folder containing the extension files: content.js and manifest.json.
5. Install the Extension:

Chrome:
Open Google Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
Enable Developer mode (toggle switch located in the top right corner).
Drag and drop the downloaded folder onto the extensions page, or click on “Load unpacked” and select the folder.
The extension should now be installed and ready to use.

Edge:
Open Microsoft Edge and go to edge://extensions/.
Enable Developer mode (toggle switch located in the bottom left corner).
Click on “Load unpacked” and select the folder.
The extension should now be installed and ready to use.

6. Verify Installation:

• To confirm that the extension is installed and functioning correctly, visit the Angular Material Select Component overview page.
• Try selecting dropdown options to ensure that the UI no longer crashes and the “Aw, snap!” page is not displayed.

Note: This workaround applies to all websites experiencing the dropdown bug, including the Automation Anywhere website.

I hope that this workaround provides a temporary solution until the issue is resolved by the browser vendors. If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please feel free to comment or reach out to me santanbarnwal@gmail.com

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— Santan Barnwal