Browser core update is stuck? Try these solutions
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( Updated on February 26th, 2025 )
Updated on February 26th, 2025
Normally, a browser core should be downloaded within 10 minutes. In this article you will learn what you can do if this process takes longer.
Check 3rd-party apps
3rd-party apps
Apps like antivirus programs, firewalls, VPNs, or proxy tools (for example, Proxifier, SocksEscort) can interfere with Multilogin.
Here are some quick fixes:
- Uninstall these apps
- If you do need them, disable the apps temporarily or add Multilogin to their whitelist in the settings
This should help resolve the issue and keep everything running smoothly!
How to resolve conflicts with 3rd-party apps on Windows
Antivirus apps
- Go to “Settings” → “Privacy & security” → “Windows Security” → “Virus & threat protection”
- Choose “Manage settings” and then turn off all the parameters in the displayed window
Firewalls
- Go to “Settings” → “Privacy & security” → “Windows Security” → “Firewall & network protection”
- Turn off all the parameters in the displayed window
VPNs
Uninstall VPN applications:
- Open “Control Panel” →” Programs” → “Programs and Features”
- Right-click the VPN applications → “Uninstall”
Disable VPN applications: open the menu in the task bar → right-click the VPN apps → click “Quit”
Turn off VPN extensions in browser: don't forget to check and turn off VPN extensions that you installed in your browser, for example, Chrome:
How to resolve conflicts with 3rd-party apps on macOS
macOS security system
If the application got restricted from the macOS security system, you can access it by the following way:
- Open “System Settings” → “Privacy & Security” → “Security”
- Click “Open anyway” for the apps
It is also recommended to change “Allow applications from” value to “App Store & Known Developers”.
Antivirus apps
- Go to “Finder” → “Go” → “Application”
- Right click the antivirus apps → “Move to Trash/ Move to Bin”
Firewalls
- Open “Apple menu” → “System Preferences” → “Security & Privacy”
- Go to the “Firewall” tab and click “Turn off Firewall”
VPNs
Uninstall VPN applications:
- Go to “Finder” → “Go” → “Application”
- Right-click the VPN apps → “Move to Trash/ Move to Bin”
Disable VPN applications: right-click the VPN apps on the menu bar → choose “Quit <name of app>”.
Turn off VPN extensions in browser: don't forget to check and turn off VPN extensions that you installed in your browser, for example Safari:
- Choose “Safari” → “Settings” (or “Preferences”) → click “Extensions”
- To turn off an extension, deselect its checkbox
Check the ISP
ISP
Sometimes, internet service providers (ISPs) block proxy providers or even Multilogin itself. Here’s how to test and work around it:
- Try connecting through a VPN: this can bypass ISP restrictions
- Switch networks: use a different Wi-Fi, or turn your phone into a hotspot with mobile data
- Check your speed: if your current ISP is slow, changing networks might also improve performance.
If the issue resolves with these steps, it’s likely your ISP causing the trouble.
Reconnect the agent
This issue might also occur because of the agent app glitch. Restart it to be on the safe side.
Refresh components
Deps
This action is completely safe! It refreshes the app components needed for Multilogin to work smoothly. No data will be lost during the process, so you're good to go! 😊
Avoid deleting the mlx folder, as this may result in a complete or partial data loss.
- Disconnect the agent
- Go to the mlx folder:
- Windows:
C:\Users\%username%\mlx - macOS:
/Users/%username%/mlx - Linux:
/home/%username%/mlx
- Windows:
- Delete the deps folder
- Connect the agent to get things rolling
- Start any profile – this will automatically kick off the components download process
Check your system language
In some cases, the download process can be stuck if your OS language is not English.
