Test websites in all versions of real Internet Explorer (IE6 - IE11) and Edge straight from Chrome browser, through BrowserStack.

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4.0.1
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May 30, 2020
Size
1.12MiB
Developer
www.browserstack.com
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Users
20,000+
Rating
1.76471 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Test IE Extension

Test IE allows you to preview and test websites in all versions of Edge and Internet Explorer (IE6 - IE11). Just click on the extension from the Chrome toolbar, select the Internet Explorer version of your choice, and jumpstart a test session in Browser Live.

NOTE: You need to have a BrowserStack account to use this Google Chrome extension. Sign up today to try Browser Live for free: https://www.browserstack.com/users/sign_up

ABOUT BROWSER LIVE
Browser Live is a cloud cross-browser testing platform for websites. Developers and quality engineers can interactively test and debug in more than 1,200 on-demand real mobile and desktop browsers and operating systems, without the hassle of setting up and maintaining an internal lab of devices and VMs. Learn more at: www.browserstack.com/live


KEY FEATURES
- LOCAL TESTING: Test internal development and staging environments on our remote browsers, including local folders containing HTML, CSS and JavaScript files. Learn more at: www.browserstack.com/local-testing

- EXHAUSTIVE COVERAGE: Test in all legacy versions of Internet Explorer (IE6 - IE11), latest beta and developer releases (Edge, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Yandex) and a wide range of real iOS and Android devices. View a list of supported browsers, platforms and devices: www.browserstack.com/list-of-browsers-and-platforms?product=live

- DEBUGGING TOOLS: Find and fix bugs on the fly. All desktop browsers come with the following pre-installed developer tools: www.browserstack.com/debugging-tools

- SCREENSHOTS: Rapidly test the responsiveness of your designs by generating screenshots with a click. Check out Screenshots: www.browserstack.com/screenshots

AVAILABLE OPERATING SYSTEMS
- Windows: XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

- Windows Phone: 8.1

- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard, OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion, OS X Mavericks, OS X Yosemite, OS X El Capitan, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra

- iOS: 3, 4, 4.3, 5, 5.1, 6, 7, 8, 8.3, 9, 9.3, 10, 10.3, 11

- Android: 2.2, 2.3, 4.0 - 4.4, 5, 5.1, 6, 7, 7.1, 8

RESOURCES:
- Live Features: www.browserstack.com/live/features

- Integrations: www.browserstack.com/integrations

- Test in IE: www.browserstack.com/test-in-internet-explorer

- Mobile Browser Emulator: www.browserstack.com/mobile-browser-emulator

- Support and FAQ: www.browserstack.com/support

For Support, contact us at: www.browserstack.com/contact.

For news and updates, follow us on Twitter @browserstack: www.twitter.com/browserstack.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Test IE", "description": "Test websites in all versions of real Internet Explorer (IE6 - IE11) and Edge straight from Chrome browser, through BrowserStack.", "version": "4.0.1", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "background.html" }, "icons": { "16": "logo16.png", "48": "logo48.png", "128": "logo128.png" }, "incognito": "split", "permissions": [ "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install Test IE extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Test IE 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 Test IE extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Test IE extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Test IE extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Test IE 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 Test IE Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Test IE extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Test IE extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Test IE 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 Test IE 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 Test IE extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Test IE 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 Test IE extension file

Select and download the Test IE 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 Test IE 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 Test IE 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 Test IE 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 Test IE extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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