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Example for Launch new Chrome with Launch mode: Attach to running instance

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Posted on by robinwong 12

Hello,

I am not familiar how to use "Attach to running instance" using Bytitle/ByURL/use foreground window.

The end result is to bring already open chrome to the front. 

I tried using UI automation > Windows > Use desktop and click on chrome taskbar coordinate but it always open a new page.

 

Thank you.

#powerautomatedesktop

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    fraenK 2,125 on at

    What's your question? You can and should use this action to get access to an existing browser window, to get data, new url or tab. There is no need to go through complex UI automation for this.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/desktop-flows/actions-reference/webautomation#launchchromebase

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    It gives this error while using existing browser instance

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