msedge.exe - Bad Image error when running script calling Edge browser in headless mode.

Products

• Data Loss Prevention

Issue/Introduction

Upon running a script calling MS Edge browser in headless mode, a pop window with error "msedge.exe - Bad Image" appears. If you click OK, MS Edge execute fine in headless mode.

 

Cause

The cause for the error might be because DLP Endpoint Agent extension does not support browser startup boost in MS Edge and Google Chrome background application.  

Resolution

Disabling startup boost manually or via GPO shows to stop the pop window to appear.

Manually disabling Startup Boost within Microsoft Edge

1 - Go to edge://settings/system

2 - Locate "Startup Boost"

3 - Toggle the setting to the OFF position.

4 - Restart Microsoft Edge browser.

Additional Information

Review a similar pop window with another Microsoft application MSRA.exe:

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/184724/0xc0000428-bad-image-error-message-when.html