How to Fix the "Processor Requirements Not Met" Error When Opening the Arc Web Browser Using PowerShell

How to Fix the "Processor Requirements Not Met" Error When Opening the Arc Web Browser Using PowerShell

Recently, many users of the Arc web browser have encountered the "Processor requirements not met" error with the message "Your processor isn’t currently supported." This issue can be frustrating, but fortunately, there is a simple solution to address it. In this article, we will guide you through the process of fixing this error using a PowerShell script.

Cause of the Error

The "Processor requirements not met" error typically appears when the Arc browser does not recognize or support your hardware configuration. This is a common issue, but you can try a few troubleshooting steps to resolve it.

Solution: Using a PowerShell Script

We will create a simple PowerShell script to perform the necessary steps to fix this issue:

1. Delete the Cache Folder: Sometimes, old cache files can cause problems. Clearing the cache folder can help restore the browser to a normal working state.

2. Launch the Arc Browser: After clearing the cache, we will reopen the Arc browser to check if the issue is resolved.

3. Automatically Handle Popups: If the browser displays notifications or popups, we will use PowerShell to automatically press OK for those notifications.

How to Create the PowerShell Script

Here is the PowerShell code you can use:

# Remove the directory
Remove-Item -Path "C:\Users\hoang\AppData\Local\Packages\TheBrowserCompany.Arc_ttt1ap7aakyb4\LocalCache\Local\firestore\Arc\bcny-arc-server\main" -Recurse -Force

# Launch the Arc browser
Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Users\hoang\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\Arc.exe"

# Wait a moment to ensure the browser has opened before automatically handling any pop-ups
Start-Sleep -Seconds 1

# Automatically press OK for any pop-up notifications
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms
[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait("{ENTER}")

# End of the script
Write-Host "Script completed."

Note: In the paths above, "hoang" is the username of the machine owner. Please replace "hoang" with your own machine's username to ensure the script works correctly.

How to Execute the PowerShell Script

1. Create the PowerShell Script: Open Notepad or any text editor. Copy and paste the above PowerShell code into the file. Save the file with a .ps1 extension, for example, FixArcBrowser.ps1.

2. Run the PowerShell Script:

   • Open PowerShell with administrative privileges (Run as Administrator).
   • Navigate to the directory containing your .ps1 file.
   • Run the following command to allow script execution (if not already done):

     Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
     

   • Execute the script:

     .\FixArcBrowser.ps1
     

Conclusion

We hope this solution helps you resolve the "Processor requirements not met" error when opening the Arc browser. If you continue to experience issues or have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or seek additional support from the community.

If you know of other solutions or have additional tips, please share them with us to help other users!

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