Agent Extension automatically deletes on restart . (No policy/AV blocks) #388
Description
Issue Type
Agent Issue
Operating System
Windows
Description of the bug
The BrowserOS Assistant/Agent extension (bflpfmnmnokmjhmgnolecpppdbdophmk) is automatically deleted from the - User Data\Default|Extension Folder every time the browser is restarted . Additionally , When the agent is active, the mouse lags severely and does not work properly .
Steps to Reproduce
- Launch BrowserOS and let the Agent extension install automatically .
- Verify the extension exists in AppData\Local\BrowerOS\BrowserOS\user Data\Default\Extensions .
- Close and restart BrowserOS .
- The all extension is completely deleted from the folder and the browser attempts to redownload it, causing an endless loop .
Screenshots / Videos
No response
BrowserOS Version
BrowserOS - 0.40.1.0 Version 145.0.7755.45 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Additional Context
Troubleshooting Already Completed (Ruled Out):
Not a Windows Policy issue: chrome://policy is completely empty (No ExtensionInstallBlocklist or ExtensionInstallForcelist active).
Not an Antivirus issue: Windows Defender exclusions are added for the BrowserOS AppData folder. HitmanPro / 3rd party AV is not installed.
Not a Corrupted Profile: Wiped Secure Preferences, Preferences, and the PreferenceMACs registry keys, but the issue persists.
Workaround: Launching via shortcut with --load-extension works, but the native auto-install is being wiped by Chromium's internal startup/anti-tamper checks.
Environment :
OS: Windows 11
BrowserOS - 0.40.1.0 Version 145.0.7755.45 (Official Build) (64-bit)