Enable local file links to hard disk, Azure AD & company shared folders, mapped network drive directly in corporate/local host site.

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Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome Extension

Enable local file links in Chrome or Edge by using the Local Explorer browser extension. It lets you browse and open local file links directly in your web browser.

Local Explorer can enable local file links and open them in associated application when clicked. For examples, click a folder link to open Windows Explorer, click *.docx file to open MS Word, click *.avi file to open Windows Media Player, and so on...

You may use Local Explorer to open local file links & folder links to hard disk drives, Azure Active Directory or company's shared folders, mapped network drive directly in corporate website or local host site.

EXAMPLES
C:\\Users\\my_user_name\\Documents (\"My Documents\" folders)
\\\\10.0.0.1\\shared\\local\\folders\\files (network drive)
W:\\folder\\ and W:\\folder\\file.docx (on webpages they're \"file:///W:/folder/\" and \"file:///W:/folder/file.docx\")

NOTES
- Currently it works only on Windows. We built this long ago for our in-house system and it's free. If you find any problem, contact us at [email protected] or click \"Send Feedback\" button before you post a negative review.
- The extension started to support Unicode since version 2022.11.30. It enables local file links or folders that contains Unicode characters.
- For the people complain about anti-vir warnings, it was a FALSE POSITIVE. We rebuilt our Integration module, see this http://goo.gl/qDNGP7

HOW TO ENABLE LOCAL FILE LINKS
For security reason, webpages are not allowed to read-write local resource on hard drives. To enable local file links, we need an integration between the extension and file system which is an external software runs outside of the browser. Read the simple steps described at http://www.vnprodev.com/browser-extensions/local-explorer-install.php
- Step 1: Add the extension to Chrome/Edge browser and enable \"Allow access to file URLs\".
- Step 2: Set your default folder in Options page and click Save Settings.
- Step 3: On Windows, download and install this app http://goo.gl/trX9bB for Windows Explorer integration. Run \"LocalExplorer-Setup.exe\" once then you're ready to go. Now you can open local file links directly while browsing the web.

SILENT INSTALL enterprise command line for the Integration module: LocalExplorer-Setup.exe /S
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "2023.1.15.1", "short_name": "Local Explorer", "name": "Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "32": "icon32.png", "16": "icon16.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "" ], "css": [ "sweetalert.css" ], "js": [ "jquery.js", "sweetalert.js", "content.js" ], "all_frames": false, "run_at": "document_start" }], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_page": "options.html", "action": { "default_icon": "icon32.png", "default_title": "Local Explorer" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension file

Select and download the Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome 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 Local Explorer - Open File Links in Chrome extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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