Allow the usage of the GeForce NOW web app on unsupported operating systems.

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Version
0.3.1
Update
September 1, 2020
Size
9.37KiB
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Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.21053 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Https://play.geforcenow.com/*
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GeForce NOW Unlocker Extension

This extension will allow You to use the GeForce NOW web app on unsupported operating systems by spoofing the user agent string in the request headers, making GeForce NOW think we are using ChromeOS.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "GeForce NOW Unlocker", "version": "0.3.1", "description": "Allow the usage of the GeForce NOW web app on unsupported operating systems.", "author": "Lorenzo Murarotto ", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/murar8/gfn-unlocker", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "default_title": "GeForce NOW Unlocker", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": ["webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "https://play.geforcenow.com/*"]}
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How to download and manually install GeForce NOW Unlocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install GeForce NOW Unlocker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install GeForce NOW Unlocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install GeForce NOW Unlocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download GeForce NOW Unlocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GeForce NOW Unlocker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the GeForce NOW Unlocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for GeForce NOW Unlocker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download GeForce NOW Unlocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install GeForce NOW Unlocker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension file

Select and download the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your GeForce NOW Unlocker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the GeForce NOW Unlocker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install GeForce NOW Unlocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Naima Daily (ID: 000000b9b172791f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 can someone explain how to do it plssss

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vittorio pierantozzi (ID: 000000c94f17c97f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/17/2023 i use linux Popos! 22.04lts, and before this application, geforce now was unplayable (lag, stuttering). now i can play on google chrome as on windows. this app works very well

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Oleg Sharoyko (ID: 000000103a05e1fb) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/08/2023 Does not work with Chromium on FreeBSD

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Charles Iphone (ID: 000000233b269e16) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/23/2023 i dont know how to make it work i wentto geforce now and it didnt work the queue is still there

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Nathan Solomon (ID: 000000cdb27c5dc9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2020 So good im able to play GAMES on a chromebook