Microsoft Edge fails to launch with VMware Carbon Black after March 8th updates.

Microsoft Edge fails to open once it has updated to the 89.0.774.48 build released on March 8th with VMware Carbon Black installed. Dell and its partners are actively working to resolve a compatibility issue with Microsoft Edge and VMware Carbon Black.

 This currently affects customers with VMware Carbon Black Standard that currently have Next Generation Anti-Virus options enabled on their endpoints. Customers leveraging Endpoint Detection and Response policies are not currently affected.

 If you are experiencing this issue, please reach out to the Dell Pro Support for at 877.459.7304, Option 1, Ext. 4310039, or via the Chat Portal. To contact support outside the US, reference Pro Support’s International Contact Numbers.

 The team will request your Software Service tag for additional information.